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Polk County Public Schools

Polk County, Nebraska

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

10

public schools

Total Enrollment

1,124

students

School Districts

4

districts

Directory guide

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.

District shape

Polk County has 4 district entries. CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. OSCEOLA has the most listed schools, with 3 records.

Grade-level mix

High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

Elementary3
Middle3
High4
Other0

4 School Districts in Polk County

SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

3 schools
411 students

CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

3 schools
367 students

OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

3 schools
244 students

HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

2 schools
223 students

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 data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

SHELBY - RISING CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SHELBY, 68662 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary212 students

CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

STROMSBURG, 68666 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary169 students

CROSS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

STROMSBURG, 68666 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High123 students

OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OSCEOLA, 68651 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary119 students

SHELBY - RISING CITY HIGH SCHOOL

SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SHELBY, 68662 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High110 students

HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

POLK, 68654 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High102 students

SHELBY - RISING CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SHELBY, 68662 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle89 students

CROSS COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

STROMSBURG, 68666 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle75 students

OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL

OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OSCEOLA, 68651 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High68 students

OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OSCEOLA, 68651 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle57 students
Citeable records

Every public school record in Polk County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

10

Showing here

10

Profile pages

0

Primary schools

3

  • CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    STROMSBURG, 68666
    Enrollment
    169 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    OSCEOLA, 68651
    Enrollment
    119 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • SHELBY - RISING CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    SHELBY, 68662
    Enrollment
    212 students

    Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

3

  • CROSS COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

    CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    STROMSBURG, 68666
    Enrollment
    75 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

    OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    OSCEOLA, 68651
    Enrollment
    57 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • SHELBY - RISING CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

    SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    SHELBY, 68662
    Enrollment
    89 students

    Listed on this county directory

High schools

4

  • CROSS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

    CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    STROMSBURG, 68666
    Enrollment
    123 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

    HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

    Record
    Grades
    7–12
    Location
    POLK, 68654
    Enrollment
    102 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL

    OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    OSCEOLA, 68651
    Enrollment
    68 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • SHELBY - RISING CITY HIGH SCHOOL

    SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    SHELBY, 68662
    Enrollment
    110 students

    Listed on this county directory

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.

← Back to Polk County Education OverviewCounty school score: 59/100

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.