Middle Schools in Polk County Schools


Summary:

Polk County Schools in North Carolina is home to a single middle school, Polk County Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and has a total enrollment of 475 students. This middle school stands out as a strong-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of middle schools across the state and exceeding district and state averages in most subject areas, particularly in reading and science.

Polk County Middle School boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 75.37% White, 7.16% African American, 12.84% Hispanic, and 4.63% two or more races. Despite having a high free/reduced lunch rate of 55.79%, the school provides a quality education and effectively prepares its students for academic success, as evidenced by its favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.2 and its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Overall, Polk County Schools can be proud of the performance of Polk County Middle School, which stands out as a strong-performing institution within the district and the state of North Carolina, offering a diverse and supportive learning environment for its students.

District Detail

 125 E Mills Street
Columbus, NC 28722

 (828) 894-3051

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,166

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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