Overview

Polk County Early College is a public 黄色app in Columbus, NC, offering 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 Early College is performing above average compared to public and charter 黄色apps in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
10/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Students With Disabilities

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

1545 North Carolina 108
Columbus, NC 28722
School leader: Mrs Mary M Greene
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Nearby Schools

  • 5 /10
    Polk County High School
    0.26 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • NA
    Wee Care Child Development Center
    0.7 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Cntry Bear Day Ps-Hendersonvle
    0.8 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Country Bear Day School
    0.8 miles
    Private; PK
  • 6 /10
    Polk County Middle School
    2.46 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 4 /10
    Polk Central Elementary School
    3.53 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Polk Central School Pre-Kindergarten
    3.63 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    Sheppard's Little Lamb Pre-School
    4.36 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Columbus Children's Head Start
    4.43 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
    Henderson Co Early College High
    13.68 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary School
    14.67 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6
  • 8 /10
    Chapman High School
    14.61 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    Landrum High School
    8.65 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 7 /10
    Sunny View Elementary School
    7.42 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 7 /10
    Rutherfordton Elementary School
    12.81 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 7 /10
    The Mountain Community School
    14.99 miles
    Public charter; K-8
  • 7 /10
    Sugarloaf Elementary
    13.48 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 7 /10
    New Prospect Elementary School
    12.14 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6