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Best Schools in Polkton, NC
Polkton, NC has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,634 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Polkton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Polkton, NC
The top high schools in Polkton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anson Co. Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 227 Students
2. Piedmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
3. Anson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polkton, NC
The top middle schools in Polkton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piedmont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
2. Anson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 701 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polkton, NC
The top elementary schools in Polkton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Salem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
2. Ansonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 162 Students
3. Peachland-polkton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 415 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polkton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polkton, NC has a total population of 4,204 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polkton, NC
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 Polkton, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polkton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polkton, NC.
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 Polkton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Polkton, NC
How many schools are in Polkton, NC?
Polkton, NC has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,634 students in total.
How do schools in Polkton perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Polkton score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Polkton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Polkton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 40%
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Every school in Polkton
1 of 1 schools in Polkton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Polkton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.