Polk County Schools School District
Po Box 638, Columbus, NC 28722
(828) 894-3051
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Polk County Schools School District Statistics
The Polk County Schools School District is located in Columbus, NC and includes 7 schools that serve 2,620 students in grades PK through 12.
District Spending
The Polk County Schools School District spends $9,518 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.
District Student-Teacher Ratio
The Polk County Schools School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NC state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
District Student Information
The Polk County Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008. The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.
In the Polk County Schools School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program). An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.
The Polk County Schools School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL). ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.
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