NCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Polk County High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Columbus, North Carolina|Polk County Schools
Columbus, NC 28722
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
593
Student:Teacher
14.1:1
Locale
Rural
District
Polk County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.5%
Phone
(828)894-2525School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
65-69%
Math Proficiency
70-74%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
7 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
18 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Near 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)
596
Current enrollment
Stable(-3% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Polk County High School
Polk County High School currently enrolls 593 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.
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