2019 Counties with the Best Public Schools in AmericaAbout this List

Platte County

• County in Missouri
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: Platte county is one of the best places to live on the west side of Kansas City. It's very family friendly with hardly any dangers happening around. It also has the best public school system on the west side of Missouri, which also happens to be #6 in the state. The commute to downtown KC is very easy and short. It's enough to stay out of city life, and out of no-mans-land at the same time. If you don't need to make the commute downtown, there are many shopping plazas and other places for job opportunities. With all these perks of living in Platte County, I do believe there is one downfall; driving safety. Drivers in Platte County tend to be very fast, and people can get seriously hurt if they are not paying attention. I have seen kids almost get run over walking through the crosswalk because driver are speeding, ignoring road rules, or being distracted. The county should make driving safety a priority before someone gets seriously hurt.
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• 96,899 Population

Lafayette County

• County in Mississippi
• 53 reviews

Current Resident: Oxford is the best place by far to live in Mississippi. Safe, great schools, things to do, good night life, etc. Very welcoming community.
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• A+

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• 52,744 Population

Rockwall County

• County in Texas
• 44 reviews

Current Resident: Moved here from Georgia and it’s so much better. People are more friendly, and everything is closer than back in Georgia. I can’t forget to mention safer! The police departments are well funded and seem to want to do good. The high schools are big and well funded as well as the elementary and middle schools.
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• 90,414 Population

DuPage County

• County in Illinois
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: DuPage County is a great place to live. Their schools are great & everyone wants to live in a place that is safe & has a strong community feel to it. The majority of residents that I've interacted with are extremely friendly and kind. Their are many Lutheran churches in the area. Great place to start a family & raise children. It's also close to Chicago where you can get to the city by car, train or bus.
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• 931,826 Population

Boone County

• County in Indiana
• 1 review

Current Resident: I love living here in Boone County. People are friendly. The crime rate is nothing compared to where I grew up. I know many long time residents by name, and hearing stories of when they were young always cheers me up
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• 63,013 Population

Story County

• County in Iowa

• A+

• A+

• 95,888 Population

Oldham County

• County in Kentucky
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: Oldham County is a community based county that provides a small-town feel in a growing area. It is home to numerous family generations, yet it continues to grow and support new businesses and families both big and small. It is home to many schools where children can grow to be successful and confident lifelong learners and leaders. Growing up and attending school in Oldham County has made me appreciative of my community because of the constant support I receive and thankful for the numerous opportunities I have been given.
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• 64,633 Population

St. Johns County

• County in Florida
• 64 reviews

Current Resident: My family just moved to Saint Johns Florida about two weeks ago and we already love it. The area is beautiful we had a house built in a brand new development. The neighbors are friendly, the workers that are still putting up new houses left and ride are friendly, and the weather is absolutely great! If you're in search of a job there are opportunities at every corner.
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• A+

• 226,578 Population

Williamson County

• County in Texas
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: I just moved here from Houston, TX and I feel a lot more safer in this county than my last. There is a lot less criminal activity and I feel safe traveling to school and going into towns and shopping.
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• 508,313 Population

Nassau County

• County in New York
• 10 reviews

Current Resident: I was very fortunate enough to grow up in an extremely diverse neighborhood, attend schools with teachers who really cared about their jobs and partake in many of the programs our community offered. From Girl Scouts to little league.
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• 1,363,069 Population

Carver County

• County in Minnesota
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: My family moved here over twenty years ago, back when it was nearly all farmland! As the years went by, and as it became more and more urbanized, it has become a major place to live within Minnesota. Something new is always being built, yet it still has the surrounding towns have the "small town" feel to them. Although it is becoming very expensive to live there, Carver County is full of future potential for both domestic and industrial atmospheres!
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• 98,799 Population

Somerset County

• County in New Jersey
• 33 reviews

Current Resident: Somerset County offers a very diverse community with many activities available. There are numerous parks and outdoor facilities that promote exercise. The public school system is mediocre, but there are a number of excellent private institutions available. Somerset County has become increasingly crowded over the years, and this influx of people has led to increased crime. Some areas of Somerset County are not very safe. However, there are many affluent areas in the county. Many opportunities exist for one to find employment. Grocery stores and other small businesses are always eager to hire young adults as part-time employees.
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• 333,316 Population

Morris County

• County in New Jersey
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: I have been living in Morris County for the past 18 years and I absolutely love it. The people living in this county are incredibly family-oriented, very welcoming, and friendly. There are plenty of fun activities and things to do around town and you'll always have the option to keep busy! There are many restaurants and bars open late as well as countless options for brunch and lunch in the mornings and early afternoons. I'm still impressed by the variety of different food options, from Indian and Thai to Mexican and Japanese, the list goes on and on. The movie theaters, although a bit overpriced, do offer a selection of genres for whatever you are in the mood to watch. My favorite thing to do is explore the outdoors with my friends. We love packing up our backpacks with hiking essentials and checking out the local parks. I really enjoy Morris County and I hope that I can continue to live here and enjoy its perks even after I graduate college and begin my career in education.
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• 498,847 Population

Dallas County

• County in Iowa
• 1 review

Current Resident: I live in Dallas, I personally love Dallas. There's always something to do with great deals. Very inexpensive places to go and have a good time.
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• 80,864 Population

Hunterdon County

• County in New Jersey
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: I have always felt so safe and happy here. My neighbors are so friendly, all of the houses always look so nice and neat. I've never felt threatened living here. The schools around here, I loved. I have so many good memories. Everyone that came through the schools with me agreed that we were prepared for the next grade each year. There is so many things to do around here. So many places to eat, play games or hangout with friends. I never feel bored or the need to travel far to have fun. When I started looking for a job, there was so many openings and they were all diverse, so I found a job that fit me. I have never felt overwhelmed with driving, if I need something its close by. All of my daily drives are very short with limited traffic. I love it here and i'll be sad to leave soon!
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• 125,717 Population

Bucks County

• County in Pennsylvania
• 38 reviews

Current Resident: Bucks County is great! There are a lot of great opportunity here in Bucks County. There is a local community college that is close to most communities in Bucks County. There are many grocery stores and shops throughout bucks. Parks, libraries, schools, roads and other programs are genuinely cared for. Recently there has been new homes being built in the area and renovations of stores in the community. Bucks County is really growing! Community in Bucks County is great! There are many families here with children that are active in their communities supporting one another. Great place to visit and live.
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• 626,486 Population

Norfolk County

• County in Massachusetts
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: It's full of natural beauty and has an excellent system of schools. Crime isn't really a major concern, and there's many interesting people to meet!
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• 694,389 Population

Denton County

• County in Texas
• 87 reviews

Current Resident: Denton county, specifically the city of Denton is very college based. In my opinion it is perfect for young adults!
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• 781,321 Population

Warren County

• County in Ohio
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: The resources are outstanding! If you need help with food, employment, household items, etc. It pays to be a resident of this county. I moved here from Mississippi with no clue to anything. The people here pointed me to the right direction everytime. I've yet to encounter bad hospitality, it's been 4 months I've been staying here. Im loving it.
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• 223,868 Population

Ascension Parish

• County in Louisiana
• 58 reviews

Current Resident: Ascension parish is extremely clean and well kempt. Anytime there is problems with the roads, the citizens put in money to get the problem fixed. The schools are well educated and the workforce handles business. One thing that I would like to see changed is the traffic problem. Ascension parish has an abundance of one lane streets. It causes traffic problems mornings and afternoons. If the roads could be widened to add more lanes, the problem could be reduced.
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• 119,129 Population

Fort Bend County

• County in Texas
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: Fort Bend County is an amazing county and area. It is so very green with many amazing neighborhood parks. There are a lot of great things to do in the area. One of the more outstanding things that I have witnessed in the Fort Bend County is their great selection of libraries. They have many libraries spread around the area. I also really admire the amount of lakes and beautiful ponds they have. There are many amazing things you are able to do around the area such as fishing, running, and even camping. Overall, I really love the fort bend County and the many amazing characteristics sit it carries.
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• 711,421 Population

St. Charles County

• County in Missouri
• 84 reviews

Current Resident: I love Saint Charles, but there need to be more Starbucks put in! And a Whole Foods would be great. The town is great with nice people, great law enforcement, and it's very clean. I wish that there was more to do, and more in the way of shopping. The Mid Rivers Mall isn't far, but it's not a great mall. I know that they are building a new outdoor mall close by and that will be great for shopping!
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• 385,115 Population

Calloway County

• County in Kentucky

• A-

• A+

• 38,616 Population

Watauga County

• County in North Carolina
• 1 review

Current Resident: Watauga offers various opportunities, especially in the form of Appalachian State. This university provides students, faculty and locals a chance to connect, network, and build a sense of community that is unique among small-town communities as well as college-town communities. Boone specifically has begun to grow through the college as well as through businesses. I would like to see more interaction among the college students and local communities in this county.
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• 53,421 Population

Polk County

• County in North Carolina
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: I personally love living in Polk County. We do not have much to offer being that we are a small town, but its a very peaceful place. The people are friendly, almost everyone knows everyone and it will always be a great place to call home.
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• 20,434 Population