Overview
Polk County High School is a public school in Columbus, NC, offering AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 2 high schools in Polk County School District.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students.
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School Rating
Polk County High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
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College Prep
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College Success
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Parent Tip
Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.
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Parent Tip
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Test Scores
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Ask the school what it’s doing to help students who are behind. Understand what on-track learning looks like, and ask the school what it’s doing to accelerate progress for students.
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Courses & Programs
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STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
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About the School
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Neighborhood
1681 North Carolina 108
Columbus, NC 28722
School leader: Mr Brandon Schweitzer
Nearby Schools
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Polk County Early College0.26 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Wee Care Child Development Center0.47 milesPrivate; PK
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Cntry Bear Day Ps-Hendersonvle0.85 milesPrivate; PK
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Country Bear Day School0.85 milesPrivate; PK
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Polk County Middle School2.35 milesPublic district; 6-8
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Polk Central Elementary School3.62 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
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Polk Central School Pre-Kindergarten3.72 milesPrivate; PK, K
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Columbus Children's Head Start4.41 milesPrivate; PK
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Sheppard's Little Lamb Pre-School4.42 milesPrivate; PK
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Henderson Co Early College High13.45 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Polk County Early College0.26 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary School14.85 milesPublic district; PK, K-6
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Chapman High School14.84 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Landrum High School8.86 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Sugarloaf Elementary13.23 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
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North Henderson High14.82 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Sunny View Elementary School7.24 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
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Rutherfordton Elementary School12.91 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
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The Mountain Community School14.77 milesPublic charter; K-8