Top 5 Best Polk County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,147 students in Polk County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Polk County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Polk County, TN are Benton Elementary School, South Polk Elementary School and Chilhowee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, TN public schools 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). Schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Polk County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0090
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
South Polk Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
964 Old Federal Rd
Old Fort, TN 37362
(423) 338-4512
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Chilhowee Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0086
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
Copper Basin High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3291
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Copper Basin Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3271
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #66.
Polk County High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7200 Highway 411 North
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Polk Innovative Learning Academy
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Polk County, TN

Polk County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 40
Ducktown, TN 37326
(423) 496-3271
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Po Box 180
Turtletown, TN 37391
(423) 496-3288
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Polk County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Polk County, TN include Benton Elementary School, South Polk Elementary School and Chilhowee Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Polk County, TN?
7 public schools are located in Polk County, TN.
What percentage of students in Polk County, TN go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Polk County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, TN?
Polk County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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