Polk County Early College
1545 NC 108 Hwy, Columbus, NC 28722
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
52
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Polk County High School
1681 E NC 108, Columbus, NC 28722
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
596
SAT Overall Score
1210
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Polk County Middle School
321 Wolverine Trl, Mill Spring, NC 28756
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
454
Math Proficiency
53%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
63%
Polk Central School
2141 Highway 9, Mill Spring, NC 28756
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
379
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Tryon Seventh-day Adventist School
2820 Lynn Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
36
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
For families seeking quality education in Columbus, NC the area offers 5 school options including the highly-rated Polk County Early College (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Polk County Middle School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 92% math proficiency and 95% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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