High Schools in Polk County

The Polk County school district in Tennessee is home to two high schools: Polk County High School and Copper Basin High School. Based on the available data, Copper Basin High School emerges as the standout performer, consistently ranking higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings and outperforming Polk County High School and the state averages in several key subject areas, including Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science.

Copper Basin High School's exceptional performance is evident in its 4-star rating and 104th place ranking out of 374 Tennessee high schools. The school's lower student-teacher ratio of 9.9, compared to 14.4 at Polk County High School, may contribute to its stronger academic results. Additionally, Copper Basin High School stands out with an exceptionally high percentage of students proficient or better in US History, significantly outperforming both Polk County High School and the state average.

While both schools have a predominantly white student population, Copper Basin High School has an even higher percentage of white students at 97.74%, compared to 94.81% at Polk County High School. The data does not provide specific information on the free/reduced lunch rates, which could offer insights into the socioeconomic status of the student populations. Overall, the data suggests that Polk County parents and students may find Copper Basin High School to be the stronger academic option in the district.