Top 5 Best Polk County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,420 students in Polk County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Elementary schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Polk County Public Elementary 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 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: #55.
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 elementary schools in Polk County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, TN include Benton Elementary School, South Polk Elementary School and Chilhowee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Polk County, TN?
5 public elementary schools are located in Polk County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, TN?
Polk County, TN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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