For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,854 students in Polk County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, OR are Falls City High School, Dallas Community Charter and West Salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Polk County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Salem High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falls City High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 N Main St
Falls City, OR 97344
(503) 787-3521
Falls City, OR 97344
(503) 787-3521
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dallas Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
788 Sw Birch St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 420-4360
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 420-4360
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
West Salem High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1776 Titan Way
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-5533
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Dallas High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Holman Ave
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8336
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8336
Gr: 9-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Monmouth St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, OR include Falls City High School, Dallas Community Charter and West Salem High School.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County?
5 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Polk County include: Dallas High School vs. Central High School, Central High School vs. Dallas High School, Falls City High School vs. Central High School
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