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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
232:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
94.8%
Hispanic
3.2%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville70 Students
Cleveland State Community College67 Students
Lee University64 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga49 Students
East Tennessee State University47 Students
Tennessee Wesleyan University34 Students
Chattanooga State Community College31 Students
Maryville College28 Students
Tennessee Technological University23 Students
Carson-Newman University23 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing25 Students
Psychology14 Students
Education12 Students
Business11 Students
Biology9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies6 Students
Computer Science6 Students
Elementary Education6 Students
Early Childhood Education6 Students
Dental Hygiene6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.742 Reviews
4.0Alum
8/12/2023
Loved the smaller number of graduates in my class because it allows for you to truly get to know your classmates. The teachers were always helpful. The only thing I would like to see changed is more opportunities for a broader range of classes and sports.
3.0Senior
3/7/2020
I liked the attitude of most of the teachers. I'd like for there to be better lunch food. I'd also like for there to be a better understanding of the rules.
4.0Senior
8/27/2019
I have went to Polk County High School for 4 years now I am a senior of 2020.MY experience at Polk County High School was/is eventful, fun, difficult. I give credits to the business classes that are offered here. The math teachers could be improved on. In all the school has an outstanding rate of academics and it has a safe and smart place to study around.
I am a Senior at this school and I feel like it is the best around. The school isn't too big, the staff is friendly and helpful, and (besides a few English teachers) all the teachers are amazing at teaching. I made a 22 on my ACT the first time I took it and the second time I took it, I went up at l...
This school is a joke! Education is not a priority. The teachers participate in gossip. Had only a handful of actual teachers. Spend too much time and money on sports.
Polk County High School is a great school. The school is 100 years old and has graduated many, many outstanding young people who have become outstanding citizens either in professional jobs or just good employees in what ever jobs they enter.
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Polk County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Benton, TN and is served by the Polk County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 446 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Polk County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Polk Innovative Learning Academy, Chilhowee Middle School, Benton Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Benton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Polk County High School.
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