Schools in Polk County, Tennessee (2025)
7 schools · 2,160 students · 7 public · median Enrollment 321.
Polk County, in Tennessee, has 7 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,160 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle, 1 other; by sector 7 public.
The median Enrollment across Polk County's schools is 321, below the Tennessee median of 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is South Polk Elementary (47.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Benton Elementary (34.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Chilhowee Middle School (31.4, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Benton Elementary (421 students), Polk County High School (400 students), South Polk Elementary (347 students).
Schools are spread across 3 citys, with the most in Benton (4), Copperhill (2), Old Fort (1).
Ranked schools in Polk County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Tennessee.
- 148South Polk ElementaryOld Fort · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 347 students
- 235Benton ElementaryBenton · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 331Chilhowee Middle SchoolBenton · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 293 students
- 430Copper Basin Elementary SchoolCopperhill · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 321 students
- 517Polk County High SchoolBenton · Public High17% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 614Copper Basin High SchoolCopperhill · Public High17% Math proficiency · 231 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Polk Elementary Old Fort · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.5 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 347 |
| 2 | Benton Elementary Benton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.6 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 3 | Chilhowee Middle School Benton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.4 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 293 |
| 4 | Copper Basin Elementary School Copperhill · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 30.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 321 |
| 5 | Polk County High School Benton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 6 | Copper Basin High School Copperhill · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 14.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 231 |
Other schools in Polk County
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Polk County side by side →
Citys in Polk County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Polk County?
South Polk Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Polk County with a Success Index (US) of 47.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Polk County?
Polk County has 7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 other) educating 2,160 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Polk County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Polk County is 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.