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Polk County Middle School

321 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring, NC 28756, United States

+1 (828) 894-2215

http://pcms.polkschools.org

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Polk County Middle School Overview

About This School

Polk County Middle School is a public middle in Mill Spring, North Carolina, serving 454 students in grades Grade 6-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 40 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $48,338. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 181:1. Students at the school are evenly divided between male and female populations. The demographic makeup is 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, and 4% Black.

454

Total Students

Grade 6-8

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

40 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 6-8

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

181:1

Polk County Middle 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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Mathematics

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Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.7:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

181

Students per Counselor

Polk County Middle 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 Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor181:1

Polk County Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.22%

Male

49.78%

Female

Total Enrollment: 454 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White74.67%

Hispanic14.1%

Asian0.22%

Black4.19%

Two or More Races6.39%

Native American0.22%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Polk County Middle School

Q: What is Polk County Middle School?

A: Polk County Middle School is a middle public located in Mill Spring.

Q: How many students attend Polk County Middle School?

A: Polk County Middle School has approximately 454 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Polk County Middle School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Polk County Middle 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 Middle School - Mill Spring, NC

Quick Facts about Polk County Middle School
School Name	Polk County Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	321 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring, NC 28756, Mill Spring, NC
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (828) 894-2215
Total Students	454
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	40
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Polk County Middle School

What is Polk County Middle School?

Polk County Middle School is a middle public located in Mill Spring.

How many students attend Polk County Middle School?

Polk County Middle School has approximately 454 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Polk County Middle School is 11:1.

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