2021 Counties with the Best Public Schools in America

Polk County

• County in North Carolina
• Rating 4.17 out of 5  6 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...Read 6 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade A+

• 20,557 Population

Monroe County

• County in Indiana
• Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Monroe County is the home of Indiana University. It is one of if not the most diverse, liberal area of Indiana. The culture here is amazing. There is a plethora of educational opportunities, arts, foods, and entertainment throughout...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 146,461 Population

Morris County

• County in New Jersey
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: Morris County is a great environment for many. Shopping centers, grocery stores, colleges, libraries, and great nightlife opportunities are at what feels like every corner. If you are looking for local job opportunities there are plenty and if you are looking for work in New York City, transportation from Morris County is more than easy and very accessible. This is a great county for families, because of the amazing school systems we have to offer, as well as our safety. You will find many people exercising, enjoying their nightlife, or choosing to walk in the streets of Morris County due to the sense of community we all feel. We also have excellent restaurants of many different cultures, from Latin America to the Mediterranian Sea, all the way to South East Asia...Read 22 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 493,379 Population

Gwinnett County

• County in Georgia
• Rating 4.29 out of 5  77 reviews

Current Resident: One of the best counties to live in metro atlanta with family. Greatly diverse, safe and affordable. best public schools of atlanta are in gwinnett county , new developments are in plans, great road infrastructure available around. Multiple highway across to help you reach Cummings, Alpharetta, Marietta, Atlanta airport much faster than internal roads. everything is available around. All major stores in georgia are available in 5 mile radius along with some great restaurants and food chains to place of worship. From investment perspective as well the real estate market is growing in this area at a great pace making your investment of buying a home a profitable one...Read 77 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 915,046 Population

Bucks County

• County in Pennsylvania
• Rating 4.27 out of 5  55 reviews

Current Resident: Bucks County is a great place to live and raise your children at! There are nice parks with a large hiking trails, traffic is basically non-existent and there are many places to shop for groceries and clothes along street road. Overall the school district is great with many options for AP credit courses in Bensalem...Read 55 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• 626,806 Population

Loudoun County

• County in Virginia
• Rating 3.89 out of 5  183 reviews

Current Resident: Loudoun County is a growing county in Northern Virginia that offers many opportunities for children and adults. The education system is also well-established and ensures intellectual growth in students. Loudoun County is not perfect, but for people deciding to move, it is a great option!...Read 183 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 395,134 Population

Washtenaw County

• County in Michigan
• Rating 4 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: Washtenaw County is home to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It is always bustling with life and it is very family friendly.Read 13 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 367,000 Population

Collin County

• County in Texas
• Rating 4.25 out of 5  52 reviews

Current Resident: I have enjoyed living in Collin County for the last few years. It has many places with diverse and amazing places to experience exquisite cuisines. Moreover, this place is excellent for anyone wanting to live considering it is the seventh most populous county in Texas. Specifically, Mckinney, a city in Collin County, is one of the safest areas to live in the entire country. There many opportunities for people to find jobs in this county...Read 52 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 973,977 Population

McCracken County

• County in Kentucky
• Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• grade A+

• 65,268 Population

Montgomery County

• County in Pennsylvania
• Rating 4.68 out of 5  31 reviews

Current Resident: I moved a year ago to Montgomery county and I like it a lot. There are a lot of public transportations which makes moving around a lot easier. I feel somewhat safe in this neighborhood. I work nearby and enjoy the fact that things are not far away from each other. There are a lot of variety of grocery shopping types. There is giant, acme, Whole Foods... many different shopping places too such as mall and boutiques. Nightlife is all right because there are several restaurants that are open late and beautiful small pubs and bars to go to. It is somewhat quite at night and safe. The county is kept pretty and clean. Lots of green areas and very dog friendly. Many habitations are houses that are expensive but beautiful m. There are some affordable apartments to live in that accept animals so that makes it easy if you have a pet. There are several job opportunities with decent pay. But nothing major as in different career fields. Overall I enjoy living here and I will probably keep being...Read 31 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 823,823 Population

Oldham County

• County in Kentucky
• Rating 4.2 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Oldham County my whole life and have continued to feel safe and welcome. Oldham County is a great county for families to live and great for parents to raise kids. The school system is filled with diversity and openness to share each others culture. I would want to add more open minded outsiders onions. Overall I would recommend living in Oldham County if you are looking for a family oriented place to restart a family and raise your kids...Read 10 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 65,967 Population

Hendricks County

• County in Indiana
• Rating 4.44 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: Hendricks county, IN is amazing. The school system is in the top in the state, which is what draws people in. Currently, many more jobs are coming to the area, as many office and apartment buildings are being built. Hendricks county is close to everything! Twenty minutes to most of the popular areas in central Indiana...Read 9 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 163,799 Population

Morgan County

• County in Georgia
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  20 reviews

Niche User: Morgan County is a small, close-knit community which is diverse, all-inclusive, safe, and spirited. I moved schools to Morgan County my seventh grade year and knew absolutely no one. I was scared and feeling insecure. I remember how devastated I was to leave my old school and I was even "plotting" to return to and graduate from my old school. However, overtime I met my best friend and my other friends as well as my boyfriend of two years. Now, I am a junior here and I love this county more than anything in the world. I have found my place here and I feel like I belong. Morgan County even helped me better discover my own identity - what makes me, ME. I didn't start here, but now I call it home and I couldn't imagine myself being anywhere else for the remainder of my high school career and maybe even post-college...Read 20 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• 18,507 Population

Watauga County

• County in North Carolina
• Rating 4 out of 5  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...Read 1 Review

• grade A

• grade A+

• 54,925 Population

James City County

• County in Virginia
• Rating 3.63 out of 5  103 reviews

Current Resident: It's a pretty small town, so I know a lot of people here and you always have a familiar face around. I also really enjoy the things to do around town, such as Colonial Williamsburg and Newtown. It really provides something for everyone - there are coffee shops and bookstores, but there are also clothing outlets and restaurants that serve really interesting food...Read 103 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 74,916 Population

St. Charles County

• County in Missouri
• Rating 4.16 out of 5  102 reviews

Current Resident: My favorite part about St. Charles is Main Street. There is a wide variety of small business and beautiful scenery. Main Street Saint Charles is well known from its historical aspect, as Lewis and Clark started their journey in Saint Charles back in 1804. This tourist attraction sparks happy memories and joy for so many. They always have some sort of activity going on. Some of my favorites are Riverfest and Christmas Traditions. Riverfest is an event that shuts down the street and brings together local and small business to set up tents on the street and promote their business by selling items. Christmas Traditions is the definition of Christmas joy. As people walk Main Street from November-December different Christmas characters appear to tell their story, hand out cards to collect, and spread Christmas joy. Overall St. Charles is a great place to live and vacation...Read 102 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 394,290 Population

Delaware County

• County in Pennsylvania
• Rating 3.8 out of 5  41 reviews

Current Resident: Growing up in Delaware County, I always loved the scenery. The green fields, rolling hills, and many towns with lots of friendly people. Overall, I think Delaware County is a wonderful place to start a family, it has many nice houses and stores that are too far a of a drive away. However, a lot has changed over the years. There are more and more houses being built and things are becoming more expensive but Delaware County still has it's wonderful community parks and events that bring people together. For example every year my local township, Concord Township, always hosts a free community event at the local park. Families all gather to see sponsored food venues in the area, children get face paintings and enjoy the various activities that are there. At the end of the night they always have a fire work show, which was always my favorite part when I went as a kid. Although Delaware County is not perfect I would say that it is full of great communities with great people...Read 41 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 564,554 Population

Bristol County

• County in Rhode Island
• Rating 4.45 out of 5  11 reviews

Current Resident: Bristol Country is a gorgeous water front town in Rhode Island. Summers here are warm, but perfect with a river breeze. Downtown Bristol has cute little shops and is a friendly environment to walk around at night. The restaurants are delicious are in a perfect area for an after dinner stroll...Read 11 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 48,764 Population

Rockwall County

• County in Texas
• Rating 4.41 out of 5  61 reviews

Current Resident: Rockwall is a lovely city to live in! My family and I feel safe, and they also have highly rated schools in the area. People mingle at the harbor and the square! There are many choices for gyms and restaurants. It doesn't have much nightlife as everything closes around 10 pm...Read 61 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 97,175 Population

Chittenden County

• County in Vermont
• Rating 3.61 out of 5  18 reviews

Parent: The police are fairly visible. They are involved with the community and provide safety talks at schools throughout the district. There has been a growing concern throughout our state regarding opiate addiction and our local force has participated in community forums to provide information and strategies...Read 18 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• 162,646 Population

Seminole County

• County in Florida
• Rating 4.19 out of 5  16 reviews

Current Resident: I love that everything is near by. There is a mall 10 minutes away. Pharmacies are located really close by. the amount of places to eat are phenomenal. Most importantly, I love being less than 10 minutes away from the beach. Seminole, FL is the place to be!...Read 16 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 461,402 Population

Sebastian County

• County in Arkansas
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Current Resident: I currently live here and grew up here for the most part. love the schools and how family friendly it is! It does have some nightlife but not as much as some people would like. It is very diverse and most people are so friendly! I've got so many great memories from this place and I couldn't imagine leaving!...Read 2 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• 127,591 Population

St. Charles Parish

• County in Louisiana
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: Things that I enjoy about living in this parish, are one the schools. Being a student in this parish since I was 8 years old I can say I have had countless opportunities to expand my learning with different programs they offer. I have been challenged in school and pushed because my teachers care and can see potential in all of their students. Another subject that I see as a plus is the sense of community and connectivity this parish has. There is always a festival or public event that helps out the whole community or a particular member and the rest of the community is there to support and/or celebrate...Read 1 Review

• grade A

• grade A+

• 52,773 Population

Hennepin County

• County in Minnesota
• Rating 3.92 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: It is a great place to live! Within walking distance of many different activities. The one thing I do not like is the snow emergency system. I was under the impression that cars would be towed if they were parked on the wrong streets for certain days. However, I have only seen them plow around those cars leaving a mess where the cars were parked. Also, when they plow the main streets that first day of the emergency they tend to block off my side street with a wall of snow. Very inconvenient since those are the only streets we are supposed to park on that first day...Read 13 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 1,245,837 Population

Washakie County

• County in Wyoming

• grade B

• grade A+

• 8,027 Population