Polk County Public Schools
Polk County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
10
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,124
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Polk County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nebraska; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Polk County has 4 district entries. CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. OSCEOLA has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Polk County
Reported Enrollment
1,124
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Polk County
SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
10 Public Schools in Polk County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELBY - RISING CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SHELBY, 68662Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 212 |
| CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | STROMSBURG, 68666Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 169 |
| CROSS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | STROMSBURG, 68666Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 123 |
| OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | OSCEOLA, 68651Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 119 |
| SHELBY - RISING CITY HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SHELBY, 68662Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 110 |
| HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | POLK, 68654Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 102 |
| SHELBY - RISING CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SHELBY, 68662Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 89 |
| CROSS COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | STROMSBURG, 68666Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 75 |
| OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | OSCEOLA, 68651Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 68 |
| OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | OSCEOLA, 68651Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 57 |
SHELBY - RISING CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SHELBY, 68662 / Rural: Remote
CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
STROMSBURG, 68666 / Rural: Remote
CROSS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
STROMSBURG, 68666 / Rural: Remote
OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OSCEOLA, 68651 / Rural: Remote
SHELBY - RISING CITY HIGH SCHOOL
SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SHELBY, 68662 / Rural: Remote
HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
POLK, 68654 / Rural: Remote
SHELBY - RISING CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SHELBY, 68662 / Rural: Remote
CROSS COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
STROMSBURG, 68666 / Rural: Remote
OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OSCEOLA, 68651 / Rural: Remote
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL
OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OSCEOLA, 68651 / Rural: Remote
Polk County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Polk County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nebraska. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Polk County public school directory?
The directory lists 10 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Polk County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Polk County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Polk County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Polk County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.