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Polk County Early College
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1545 NC 108 Hwy E,
Columbus, NC
Polk County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs Mary M Greene
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
B+
B+
B
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
4
Full Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
27
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
108:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
81%
Hispanic
13.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Carolina University
37 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
31 Students
Appalachian State University
31 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
28 Students
North Carolina State University
26 Students
University of North Carolina Asheville
19 Students
Gardner-Webb University
15 Students
East Carolina University
14 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
13 Students
Elon University
11 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
9 Students
Psychology
7 Students
Biology
6 Students
Computer Science
6 Students
Arts
6 Students
Mathematics
6 Students
Business
5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
5 Students
Criminology
5 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/31/2023
As a student who attended Polk County Early College, I can say this: this school and its faculty have supported me until the end.
6/1/2022
I had a wonderful experience at Polk County Early College. It was such a small school which led to closer relationships between the students. There's nothing I would change about it.
2/23/2022
I'm currently a senior at PCEC and I've loved all four years. Due to the small number of students, we are able to cultivate an environment that feels like family. The teachers at PCEC are some of the best I've ever had. They are dedicated to teaching and will go above and beyond to help students learn difficult concepts.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/25/2018
PCEC is awesome. It is like one big family. There is tons of support and the principal is extremely hands on and truly cares about each student. It is not the right fit for everyone. Students have to be extremely disciplined and self-motivated since many of the classes are online. But for my daughte...
1/6/2011
So far I'm disappointed in the PC Virtual Early College. My child has had nothing but problems from the beginning. Problems like taking 3 weeks to get registered for the college course throwing her 3 weeks behind and also problems with online submission of assignments. These problems may be factors...
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Map
List Price Range
$201K - $4.9M
Homes For Sale
44
Average Home Value
$604,267
Median Lot Size
43,560 Sq Ft
% Renters
38%
Average Household Income
$70,165
% of College Grads
34.3%
Median Age
57
Average House Size
2,152 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Polk County Recreation Complex
Stearns Park
Veterans Park
Polk County Recreation Department
Stearns Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Inman
Historic downtown district and ample outdoor amenities 11 miles from Spartanburg
Boiling Springs
A-rated schools and lush parks gather among the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills
Polk County Early College is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbus, NC, in the Columbus neighborhood, and is served by the Polk County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 55 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Polk County Early College has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 25. The average home value in this area is $604,267. Discover additional schools in the area, like Polk County High School, The Way Christian Academy, Trinity Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Polk County Early College.