Serving 593 students in grades 9-12, Polk County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Polk County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk County High School is 0.43, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polk County High School?
The graduation rate of Polk County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Polk County High School?
593 students attend Polk County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Polk County High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk County High School?
Polk County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Polk County High School offer ?
Polk County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Polk County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
