Polk Central Elementary School vs Polk County Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polk Central Elementary School
Mill Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
Polk County Early College
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
52 students
| Measure | Polk Central Elementary School Mill Spring, North Carolina | Polk County Early College Columbus, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #29986 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 379 | 52 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 52 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 69.5% |
| city | Mill Spring | Columbus |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk County Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 43.0).
- •Polk County Early College does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 47%).
- •Polk County Early College does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Polk County Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 99.2%).
- •Polk Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 26.0).
- •Polk Central Elementary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 52.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Polk Central Elementary School better than Polk County Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Polk County Early College ranks higher (58.3 vs 43.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Polk Central Elementary School and Polk County Early College?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Mill Spring and Columbus in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polk Central Elementary School: 379. Polk County Early College: 52. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polk Central Elementary School and Polk County Early College rank in North Carolina?
Polk Central Elementary School is 455th of 1,457 and Polk County Early College is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).