Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Polk County Early College ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Polk County Early College ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk County Early College is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Polk County Early College is ranked #702 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polk County Early College?
The graduation rate of Polk County Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Polk County Early College?
84 students attend Polk County Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Polk County Early College students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk County Early College?
Polk County Early College has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Polk County Early College offer ?
Polk County Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Polk County Early College part of?
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