publichighGrade 9-12

Polk County High School

1681 East Nc 108 Hwy, Columbus, NC 28722, United States

+1 (828) 894-2525

http://pchs.polkschoools.org

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Polk County High School Overview

About This School

Polk County High School is a public high in Columbus, North Carolina, serving 596 students in grades 9-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $48,338. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 198 students per counselor. Students at the school represent a diverse demographic, consisting of 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 5% students of two or more races. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female.

596

Total Students

Grade 9-12

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

198:1

Polk County High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

198

Students per Counselor

Polk County High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$48,338

City Avg: $48,338

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor198:1

Polk County High School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.01%

Male

48.99%

Female

Total Enrollment: 596 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White72.65%

Hispanic15.6%

Asian0.17%

Black7.05%

Two or More Races4.53%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Polk County High School

Q: What is Polk County High School?

A: Polk County High School is a high public located in Columbus.

Q: How many students attend Polk County High School?

A: Polk County High School has approximately 596 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk County High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Polk County High School is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Polk County High School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Polk County High School - Columbus, NC

Quick Facts about Polk County High School
School Name	Polk County High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	1681 East Nc 108 Hwy, Columbus, NC 28722, Columbus, NC
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (828) 894-2525
Total Students	596
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Polk County High School

What is Polk County High School?

Polk County High School is a high public located in Columbus.

How many students attend Polk County High School?

Polk County High School has approximately 596 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Polk County High School is 18:1.

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