Best Schools in Polk County, TN
Polk County, TN has a total of 13 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 3,876 students attend Polk County, TN schools. On average, schools in Polk County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Polk County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Polk County, TN
Polk County, TN has 5 high schools with 1,821 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Polk County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Polk County exceed expectations.
1. Polk County High School
SchoolGrade
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Polk County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
2. Copper Basin High School
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Polk County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 265 Students
3. Tellico Plains High School
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Monroe County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
4. Central High School
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Mcminn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 650 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk County, TN
Polk County, TN has 5 middle schools with 1,005 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Polk County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Polk County meet expectations.
1. Chilhowee Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Polk County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, TN
Polk County, TN has 3 elementary schools with 1,050 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Polk County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Polk County don't meet expectations.
1. Etowah Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Etowah • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 343 Students
2. Benton Elementary
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Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
3. Copper Basin Elementary School
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Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 349 Students
4. Rural Vale Elementary
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Monroe County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 219 Students
5. Coker Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Monroe County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 53 Students
6. South Polk Elementary
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Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk County, TN has a total population of 17,544 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Polk County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Polk County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
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