Polk Central Elementary School vs Polk County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 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 High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
596 students
| Measure | Polk Central Elementary School Mill Spring, North Carolina | Polk County High School Columbus, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,457 | #264 of 528 |
| National rank | #29986 of 50,301 | #10448 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 379 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Mill Spring | Columbus |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.0 vs 42.1).
- •Polk County High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Polk Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Polk Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Polk Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.6).
- •Polk County High School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 379.
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 High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Polk Central Elementary School and Polk County High School?
About 5.8 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 High School: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polk Central Elementary School and Polk County High School rank in North Carolina?
Polk Central Elementary School is 455th of 1,457 and Polk County High School is 264th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).