For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 787 students in Polk County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, TN are Copper Basin High School and Polk County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Polk County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Copper Basin High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Basin High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3291
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3291
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Polk County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Highway 411 North
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, TN include Copper Basin High School and Polk County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County?
3 public high schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Polk County include: Copper Basin High School vs. Polk County High School, Polk County High School vs. Copper Basin High School
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