Polk Central Elementary School vs Polk County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 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 Middle School
Mill Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
| Measure | Polk Central Elementary School Mill Spring, North Carolina | Polk County Middle School Mill Spring, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,457 | #73 of 469 |
| National rank | #29986 of 50,301 | #5418 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| city | Mill Spring | Mill Spring |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 43.0).
- •Polk County Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Polk County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Polk Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Polk County Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.5).
- •Polk County Middle School is the larger school with 454 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Polk County Middle School ranks higher (60.3 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 Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mill Spring and Mill Spring in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polk Central Elementary School: 379. Polk County Middle School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polk Central Elementary School and Polk County Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Polk Central Elementary School is 455th of 1,457 and Polk County Middle School is 73rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).