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Polk County Public Schools

Polk County, Oregon

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

Total Schools

24

public schools

Total Enrollment

11,506

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 Oregon; 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. Dallas SD 2 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Salem has the most listed schools, with 8 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 13 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

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

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

24

in Polk County

Reported Enrollment

11,506

24 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

3

13% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13
Middle4
High4
Other3

4 School Districts in Polk County

Central SD 13J

5 schools
3,188 students

Dallas SD 2

7 schools
2,968 students

Perrydale SD 21

1 school
318 students

Falls City SD 57

2 schools
181 students

24 Public Schools in Polk County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 24 matching schools

West Salem High School

Salem-Keizer SD 24J

Salem, 97304 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,733 students

Central High School

Central SD 13J

Independence, 97351 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,100 students

Dallas High School

Dallas SD 2

Dallas, 97338 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High836 students

Talmadge Middle School

Central SD 13J

Independence, 97351 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle740 students

LaCreole Middle School

Dallas SD 2

Dallas, 97338 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle586 students

Straub Middle School

Salem-Keizer SD 24J

Salem, 97304 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle561 students

Walker Middle School

Salem-Keizer SD 24J

Salem, 97304 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle556 students

Kalapuya Elementary School

Salem-Keizer SD 24J

Salem, 97304 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary512 students

Monmouth Elementary School

Central SD 13J

Monmouth, 97361 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary490 students

Ash Creek Elementary School

Central SD 13J

Monmouth, 97361 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary473 students

Harritt Elementary School

Salem-Keizer SD 24J

Salem, 97304 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary469 students

Independence Elementary School

Central SD 13J

Independence, 97351 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary385 students

Whitworth Elementary School

Dallas SD 2

Dallas, 97338 / Town: Fringe

Listed only4–5Primary383 students

Chapman Hill Elementary School

Salem-Keizer SD 24J

Salem, 97304 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary369 students

Oakdale Heights Elementary School

Dallas SD 2

Dallas, 97338 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–3Primary353 students

Myers Elementary School

Salem-Keizer SD 24J

Salem, 97304 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary344 students

Lyle Elementary School

Dallas SD 2

Dallas, 97338 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–3Primary326 students

Perrydale School

Perrydale SD 21

Amity, 97101 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–12Other318 students

Brush College Elementary School

Salem-Keizer SD 24J

Salem, 97304 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary307 students

Dallas Community Charter

Dallas SD 2

Dallas, 97338 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–10Charter257 students

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 Oregon. 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 24 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?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

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.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Polk County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Polk County Education OverviewCounty school score: 43/100

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.