Top Rankings
Polk County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,147 students in Polk County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Polk County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
2,147 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Polk County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
13%
# Black Students
17 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
2,061 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
96%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
105
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
145
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
138
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
181
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
158
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
174
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,961 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,507
$12,157
Spending / Student
$10,961
$11,647
Best Polk County School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0090
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0090
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
South Polk Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
964 Old Federal Rd
Old Fort, TN 37362
(423) 338-4512
Old Fort, TN 37362
(423) 338-4512
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Chilhowee Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0086
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0086
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
Copper Basin High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3291
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3291
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Copper Basin Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3271
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3271
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #66.
Polk County High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7200 Highway 411 North
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Polk Innovative Learning Academy
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Polk County School District?
Polk County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,147 students.
What is the rank of Polk County School District?
Polk County School District is ranked #40 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County School District?
96% of Polk County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polk County School District?
Polk County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Polk County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,961 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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