Polk County Early College
1545 NC 108 Hwy, Columbus, NC 28722
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
55
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Saluda Elementary School
214 E Main St, Saluda, NC 28773
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
152
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
Polk County Middle School
321 Wolverine Trl, Mill Spring, NC 28756
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
471
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Polk County High School
1681 E NC 108, Columbus, NC 28722
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
593
SAT Overall Score
1210
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Sunny View Elementary School
86 Sunny View School Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
124
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Tryon Elementary School
100 School Pl, Tryon, NC 28782
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
386
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Polk Central School
2141 Highway 9, Mill Spring, NC 28756
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
382
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
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 Polk County, NC, the area offers 8 school options including the highly-rated Polk County Early College (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Saluda Elementary School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 74% math proficiency and 77% reading proficiency. Polk County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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