Polk County Schools District
- 125 EAST MILLS ST
- COLUMBUS, NC 28722
- (828) 894-3051
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
District | State Average | |
---|---|---|
Graduation Rate | 79.7% | 72.8% |
Dropout Rate | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Per Pupil Spending | $10,055 | $7,987 |
Students Per Teacher | 13.1 | 13.6 |
Number of Schools | 7 | - |
Number of Students | 2,620 | - |
Number of (FTE) Teachers | 199 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
---|---|---|
Total Student Enrollment | 2,620 | 13.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
Students | |
---|---|
Prekindergarten Students | 191 |
Kindergarten Students | 146 |
1st Grade Students | 192 |
2nd Grade Students | 195 |
3rd Grade Students | 174 |
4th Grade Students | 187 |
5th Grade Students | 179 |
6th Grade Students | 187 |
7th Grade Students | 181 |
8th Grade Students | 177 |
9th Grade Students | 223 |
10th Grade Students | 213 |
11th Grade Students | 177 |
12th Grade Students | 157 |
Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
Students | |
---|---|
American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 |
Asian or Pacific Islander | 11 |
Hispanic | 254 |
Black (Non-Hispanic) | 262 |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,045 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
Students | |
---|---|
Male | 1,302 |
Female | 1,277 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
---|---|---|
Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 199 | 13.1 |
Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
Elementary Teachers | 97 | - |
Secondary Teachers | 102 | - |
Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
Instructional Aides | 57 |
Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
Elementary | 4 |
Secondary | 6 |
Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
Librarians | 6 |
Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
Total Administrators & Support Staff | 148 |
Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
LEA Administrative Support Staff | 24 |
School Administrators | 9 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 15 |
Student Support Services | 13 |
Other Support Services Staff | 78 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Revenues | $28,023,000 | - |
Total Local Revenues | $9,397,000 | 33.5% |
Parent Government Contributions | $7,106,000 | 25.4% |
School Lunch | $573,000 | 2.0% |
Non-Specified | $52,000 | 0.2% |
Rents and Royalties | $4,000 | 0.01% |
Interest Earnings | $72,000 | 0.3% |
Fines and Forfeits | $184,000 | 0.7% |
Private Contributions | $99,000 | 0.4% |
Miscellaneous | $1,307,000 | 4.7% |
Total State Revenues | $16,496,000 | 58.9% |
General Formula Assistance | $16,393,000 | 58.5% |
Non-Specified | $40,000 | 0.1% |
State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $63,000 | 0.2% |
Total Federal Revenues | $2,130,000 | 7.6% |
Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $622,000 | 2.2% |
Through State - Other | $37,000 | 0.1% |
Non-Specified | $1,457,000 | 5.2% |
Direct - Other | $14,000 | 0.05% |
Expenditures For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Current Expenditures | $24,614,000 | - |
Total Instruction Expenditures | $14,496,000 | 58.9% |
Total Support Services Expenditures | $8,680,000 | 35.3% |
Student Support | $1,034,000 | 3.7% |
Instructional Staff Support | $1,671,000 | 6.0% |
General Administration Support | $709,000 | 2.5% |
School Administration Support | $1,754,000 | 6.3% |
Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,025,000 | 7.2% |
Student Transportation Support | $933,000 | 3.3% |
Other Support Services | $554,000 | 2.0% |
Total Other Expenditures | $1,438,000 | 5.8% |
Food Services | $1,438,000 | 5.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
Overall Graduation Rate | 79.7% | |
Total Diploma Count | 165 | |
Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 1 |
Dropout Information
Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
---|---|---|
Total Grades 9-12 | 39 | 5.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Polk County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 2,620
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 199
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POLK CENTRAL SCHOOL | ||||
2141 South Nc9 Hwy
Mill Spring, NC Public | PK-5 | 449 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1681 East Nc 108 Hwy
Columbus, NC Public | 9-12 | 729 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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POLK COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
321 Wolverine Trail
Mill Spring, NC Public | 6-8 | 545 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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POLK COUNTY VIRTUAL EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL | ||||
51 Walker St
Columbus, NC Public | 9-12 | 41 | 82.0 | Review This School |
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SALUDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
214 East Main St
Saluda, NC Public | PK-5 | 158 | 13.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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SUNNY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
86 Sunny View School Rd
Mill Spring, NC Public | PK-5 | 197 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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TRYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 School Place
Tryon, NC Public | PK-5 | 460 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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