For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,878 students in Polk County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Polk County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Polk County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 82% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,960 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
18%
# Black Students
1,023 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
13%
36%
# White Students
4,357 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
55%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
492 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
337
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
576
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
566
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
559
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
573
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
551
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
526
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
574
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
548
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
633
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
718
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
669
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
575
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
473
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,449 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Polk County School District?
Polk County School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,878 students.
What is the rank of Polk County School District?
Polk County School District is ranked #164 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County School District?
55% of Polk County School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polk County School District?
Polk County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Polk County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,878 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
