There are 139 Public Schools in Polk County, Iowa, serving a population of 467,235 people in an area of 574 square miles. There is 1 Public School per 3,361 people, and 1 Public School per 4 square miles.

What is the best school district in Iowa?

Johnston Comm School District
The district’s 98% graduation rate is tied for the best in the state….Top School Districts in Iowa, 2020.

RankSchool DistrictCity
1Johnston Comm School DistrictJohnston
2Southeast Polk Comm School DistrictPleasant Hill
3Linn-Mar Comm School DistrictMarion
4Ames Comm School DistrictAmes

What is the smallest school in Iowa?

Diagonal Community School District
With a certified enrollment of 97 students, Diagonal Community School District is the smallest in Iowa.

Is Polk County Iowa Safe?

Is Polk County, IA Safe? The A- grade means the rate of crime is lower than the average US county. Polk County is in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning 22% of counties are safer and 78% of counties are more dangerous.

How many teachers are in Polk County Iowa?

Southeast Polk Community School District
Teachers446.64 FTE
Staff433.32 FTE
Student–teacher ratio16.34
Athletic conferenceCentral Iowa Metro League

What school district is Polk County?

West Des Moines School District.

What is the smartest school in Iowa?

Top 10: U.S. News and World Report’s best high schools in Iowa

  1. Decorah. National ranking: 634.
  2. Pleasant Valley. National ranking: 646.
  3. Iowa City West. National ranking: 799.
  4. West Des Moines Valley. National ranking: 1,193.
  5. Ames. National ranking: 1,431.
  6. Maquoketa Valley. National ranking: 1,755.
  7. Williamsburg.
  8. Gilbert.

Where do Iowa schools rank nationally?

Public School Ranking by State

Overall RankStateTotal Score
20Iowa53.71
21Colorado53.70
22Indiana53.31
23Wyoming53.07

What is the biggest high school in Iowa?

East High School
Preparing High School Students for College and Career East High School is not only the largest high school in Iowa, but has one of the richest traditions of any school in the Midwest.

What is the largest school district in Iowa?

Largest School Districts in Iowa

  • Des Moines Independent Community School District.
  • Cedar Rapids Community School District.
  • Sioux City Community School District.
  • Davenport Community School District.
  • Iowa City Community School District.
  • Ankeny Community School District.
  • Waukee Community School District.

What school district am I in Polk County Iowa?

Des Moines Independent School District.