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Polk County Early College vs. Polk County High School

Should you attend Polk County Early College or Polk County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Polk County Early College
1545 East Nc 108 Hwy
Columbus, NC 28722
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Polk County High School
1681 East Nc 108 Hwy
Columbus, NC 28722
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Polk County Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)

Polk County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 55 students in grades 9-12, Polk County Early College ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 593 students in grades 9-12, Polk County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
55 students
593 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Polk County Early College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Polk County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Polk County Early College.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Polk County High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Polk County Early College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Polk County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Polk County Early College with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Polk County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#702 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#319 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Polk County Early College, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Polk County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polk County Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polk County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polk County Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polk County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polk County Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polk County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Polk County Early College with the average graduation rate observed in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Polk County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Polk County Early College by grade.
This chart displays the students of Polk County High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
16
162
Grade 10 Students
13
167
Grade 11 Students
11
138
Grade 12 Students
15
126

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Polk County Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Polk County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Polk County Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Polk County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Polk County Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Polk County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Polk County Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Polk County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Polk County Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Polk County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Polk County Early College, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Polk County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Polk County Early College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Polk County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Polk County Early College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Polk County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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