NCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Polk County Early College — School Profile & District Info
High|Columbus, North Carolina|Polk County Schools
Columbus, NC 28722
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
55
Student:Teacher
13.8:1
Locale
Rural
District
Polk County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
94.5%
Phone
(828)894-2698School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
S
Math Proficiency
>=50%
Graduation Rate
>=90%
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.4:1
Better than average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,041
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 17%State 58%Local 25%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
52
Current enrollment
Declining(-25% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Polk County Early College
Enrollment at Polk County Early College stands at 55 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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