| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas School District 2 | Dallas | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 3,030 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Salem-Keizer School District 24J | Salem | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 39,400 | 65 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Central School District 13J | Independence | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 3,201 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Willamina School District 30J | Grand Ronde | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 887 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Falls City School District 57 | Falls City | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 184 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Polk County compares
Together they enroll 46,702 students across 82 schools. The largest is Salem-Keizer School District 24J with 39,400 students. Districts here average 2.4/10, below the Oregon average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Polk County, Oregon
Polk County has 5 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Polk County is Dallas School District 2 (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Oregon. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Polk County, OR?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Polk County, OR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Polk County, OR?
Of the districts serving Polk County, Dallas School District 2 has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 45th percentile among Oregon school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Oregon reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Oregon and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Oregon only, never across state lines.