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

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students

2. Copper Basin High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 265 Students

3. Tellico Plains High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Monroe County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students

4. Central High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Etowah • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 343 Students

2. Benton Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students

3. Copper Basin Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 349 Students

4. Rural Vale Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Monroe County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 219 Students

5. Coker Creek Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Monroe County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 53 Students

6. South Polk Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

3,876

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

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

C

18.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,669 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Polk County, TN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Polk County, TN

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Bradley County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
McMinn County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fannin County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Murray County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Meigs County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Monroe County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cherokee County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gilmer County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Whitfield County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hamilton County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations