Polk County High School

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Polk County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7200 Highway 411,  Benton, TN
Polk County School District
3.6
5.0
400 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason Bell
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
490
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
33.8%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
232:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
94.3%
Hispanic
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<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, Knoxville 71 Students
Cleveland State Community College 68 Students
Lee University 57 Students
East Tennessee State University 53 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 49 Students
Tennessee Wesleyan University 36 Students
Chattanooga State Community College 32 Students
Maryville College 27 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 24 Students
Carson-Newman University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 25 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Education 14 Students
Business 12 Students
Biology 7 Students
Veterinary Sciences 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
Early Childhood Education 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 40 Reviews
1.0 Junior
4/27/2026
School I've attended have just been very complicated to serve truth and for my safety to be comfortable I have to be safe because the staff doesn't help fast enough and are not the best education wise it's the same copy and pasted sheets I've been doing my whole life but there just now teaching it less easier to get involved in the work and easier to get involved with ai the ecadmeic part lacks heavily and you can even tell in the student after being there for sometime.
3.0 Junior
12/8/2024
Too much religion we have forced Christian devotionals every morning admin is corrupt and sexist too little extra curriculars
4.0 Senior
11/23/2019
Very good school with great teachers and a wonderful community. However, the size restricts opportunities for the children. Should work to give the children AP classes and more connections to prepare them for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/27/2022
We love Polk County High school. Lots of support
5.0 student
11/18/2015
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...
other
1/10/2014
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.
5.0 teacher
9/28/2013
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 400 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Polk County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, 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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