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Best Polk County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,346 students in Polk County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, MO are Marion C. Early High School, Bolivar 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 47% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Polk County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bolivar High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion C. Early High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5309 S Main
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2216
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bolivar High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 N Hwy D
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-5228
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Fair Play High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 N Walnut
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2232
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Halfway Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 Hwy 32
Half Way, MO 65663
(417) 445-2211
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Humansville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Oak St
Humansville, MO 65674
(417) 754-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Hope Ranch School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5545 Hwy K
Brighton, MO 65617
(417) 376-3000
Gr: 4-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Polk County, MO

Polk County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bolivar Severely Handicapped (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1250 North Hartford Ave
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-7563
Gr: PK-12
Exceptional Pupil Coop (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1510 E Broadway
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Exceptional Pupil Coop. (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
316 West Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Gr: K-12

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 Marion C. Early High School, Bolivar High School and Fair Play High School.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County?
6 public high schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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