Polk County High School
Columbus, NC
Grades 9 to 12 · 596 students
Public school
Polk County Early College
Columbus, North Carolina · Grades 9 to 12 · Polk County Schools
Public school
About Polk County Early College
Located in Columbus, North Carolina, Polk County Early College is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 52 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 19.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (2.7 teachers in all). It is one of 7 schools in Polk County Schools. Federal locale data places it in a rural area 5 to 25 miles from an urban area, in Polk County. Families comparing options will find 4 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 1545 East NC 108 Hwy, Columbus, NC 28722 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (828) 894-2698 |
| School district | Polk County Schools |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Students (2024-25) | 52 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 2.7 |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | High |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, distant, Polk County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370372003006). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Polk County High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Columbus · 0.2 miPolk County Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Mill Spring, NC · 2.4 miPolk Central Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Mill Spring, NC · 3.6 miTryon Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tryon, NC · 4.8 miO. P. Earle ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Landrum, SC · 6 miLandrum MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Landrum, SC · 6.1 miSunny View Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Mill Spring, NC · 7.4 miLandrum HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Campobello, SC · 8.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Polk County Early College serve?
Polk County Early College serves grades 9 through 12.
How many students attend Polk County Early College?
Polk County Early College reported 52 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk County Early College?
About 19.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 52 students and 2.7 teachers in federal data.
Is Polk County Early College a public or charter school?
Polk County Early College is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Polk County Early College in?
Polk County Early College is part of Polk County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/polk-county-schools/
Where is Polk County Early College located?
Polk County Early College is at 1545 East NC 108 Hwy, Columbus, NC 28722. The phone number is (828) 894-2698.
How many other schools are near Polk County Early College?
There are 4 other schools within 5 miles of Polk County Early College in our directory.
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