Overview

Polk County High School is a public 黄色app in Columbus, NC, offering AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 2 high 黄色apps in Polk County School District.
This 黄色app supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Polk County High School is performing average compared to public and charter 黄色apps in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
5/10
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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ACADEMICS

College Success

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Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high 黄色apps help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

1681 North Carolina 108
Columbus, NC 28722
School leader: Mr Brandon Schweitzer
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Nearby Schools

  • 10 /10
    Polk County Early College
    0.26 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • NA
    Wee Care Child Development Center
    0.47 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Country Bear Day School
    0.85 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Cntry Bear Day Ps-Hendersonvle
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  • 6 /10
    Polk County Middle School
    2.35 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 4 /10
    Polk Central Elementary School
    3.62 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Polk Central School Pre-Kindergarten
    3.72 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    Columbus Children's Head Start
    4.41 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Sheppard's Little Lamb Pre-School
    4.42 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
    Polk County Early College
    0.26 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Henderson Co Early College High
    13.45 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
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    Public district; PK, K-6
  • 8 /10
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  • 8 /10
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  • 7 /10
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    13.23 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 7 /10
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    14.82 miles
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  • 7 /10
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  • 7 /10
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  • 7 /10
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