Darlene Fouts
NorthGroup Real Estate LLC
(828) 330-9407
107 Total Sales
1 in Columbus
$30,000 Price
Polk County High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1681 E NC 108,
Columbus, NC
Polk County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr Brandon Schweitzer
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B+
A
B
B+
B+
B+
A-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
72.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
248:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
White
73.6%
Hispanic
15.7%
Black
5.5%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Appalachian State University
84 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
73 Students
North Carolina State University
66 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
61 Students
Western Carolina University
57 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
37 Students
Isothermal Community College
37 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
34 Students
Gardner-Webb University
32 Students
University of North Carolina Asheville
29 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
25 Students
Nursing
23 Students
Psychology
21 Students
Biology
14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
11 Students
Engineering
11 Students
Computer Science
9 Students
Pre-Law Studies
9 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
9 Students
Education
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/16/2022
My experience here at Polk has been good. I've never come to school worried about being in danger or felt like I was being hated on or bullied. Life at Polk has been calm and exzilerating.
3/12/2020
I liked how I felt safe and enjoyed all the teachers I had. I disliked not being able to wear hats and having to pay for it if I wanted. I enjoyed spirit week. Didn't like all my fellow classmates
1/24/2019
It is a very good school, but still could use some work. Nice friends, great sports and OK school spirit from the students. 10/10 would recommend for good southern people, although the math department could use some work. The teachers aren't great at teaching, which makes it hard to learn. Food is terrible, but that's typical for public schools today. Good patriotic people.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/27/2025
Polk County has an excellent school system! Amazing teachers, many life-changing! The high school was an excellent place academically for my two children.
7/10/2017
I'm very impressed with the faculty and student support for each other and the community.
5/20/2013
My school is the best school in the world and I love the teachers (most of them). I'm so glad I go to this school. It'd be cool if we had a swim team though.. and a pool, or something like that.
9/7/2007
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Map
List Price Range
$190K - $4.9M
Homes For Sale
36
Average Home Value
$609,903
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
2,136 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
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
Polk County High School 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 593 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 74.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Polk County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $609,903. Discover additional schools in the area, like Polk County Early College, Polk County Middle School, Polk Central School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Polk County High School.