Polk County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Benton, Tennessee 37307 · Polk County
#214 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#15838 of 16,910 nationally
About Polk County High School
Polk County High School is a public high located in Benton, in the Polk County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 400 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 16.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 214th of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (18th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 400.
There are 4 schools in Benton; Polk County High School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Polk County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Polk County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Benton Elementary
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students · 3.4 km away
Chilhowee Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
293 students · 3.6 km away
Polk Innovative Learning Academy
Benton · Public other · Grades K–12
147 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Moore County High School
Lynchburg · Public high · Grades 7–12
400 students
Battle Creek High School
Spring Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
402 students
Trousdale Co High School
Hartsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
402 students
Huntingdon High School
Huntingdon · Public high · Grades 9–12
403 students
Cornersville School
Cornersville · Public high · Grades 7–12
394 students
Humboldt Junior/Senior High School
Humboldt · Public high · Grades 7–12
408 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Polk County High School a good school?
Polk County High School has a Success Index (US) of 16.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #214 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Polk County High School rank in Tennessee?
Polk County High School ranks #214 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #15838 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Polk County High School?
Polk County High School had 400 students in 2025.
Is Polk County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Polk County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Polk County High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Polk County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.