Polk County High School
Columbus, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 67.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | B | C | C |
| School performance score | 72 | 68 | 67 |
| School achievement score | 71.9 | 67.3 | 68.1 |
| Reading and math | 62.6% | 60.9% | 57.8% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 60.3% | 63.3% | 69.4% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 80.3% | 86.7% | 86.1% |
| Math course rigor | 94.9% | 93.9% | 94.6% |
| Biology | 68.2% | 44.3% | 49.1% |
| School growth score | 71.2 | 68.3 | 62.6 |
| Growth status | Met | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
15.734 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 34.173 | 28.021 | 15.734 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
85.66 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 106.12 | 150.61 | 85.66 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 576 | 587 |
| Suspended out of school | 4.5% · 26 | 8.2% · 48 |
| Suspended in school | 22.4% · 129 | 15.7% · 92 |
| Expelled | 0.3% · 2 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Distant
Enrollment
593 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino15.3%
White74.4%
Black or African American5.6%
Asian0.2%
Two or More Races4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370372000785
- District
- Polk County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 593 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.1
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24