Top 5 Best Polk County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,360 students in Polk County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, MO are Bolivar High School, Marion C. Early High School and Fair Play High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Polk County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bolivar High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bolivar High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 N Hwy D
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-5228
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #22.
Marion C. Early High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5309 S Main
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2216
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
Fair Play High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 N Walnut
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2232
Grades: 7-12
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Humansville High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Oak St
Humansville, MO 65674
(417) 754-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #55.
Halfway Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 Hwy 32
Half Way, MO 65663
(417) 445-2211
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Hope Ranch Sch.
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5545 Hwy K
Brighton, MO 65617
(417) 376-3000
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Polk County, MO

Polk County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1250 North Hartford Ave
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-7563
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Exceptional Pupil Coop (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1510 E Broadway
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
316 West Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Polk County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, MO include Bolivar High School, Marion C. Early High School and Fair Play High School.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County, MO?
6 public high schools are located in Polk County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, MO?
Polk County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).

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