Polk County Schools is a top-performing public school district in Western North Carolina, serving about 2,150 students. Known for its small, community-focused schools and award-winning staff, the district consistently ranks among the best in the state. Students begin in nurturing elementary schools with preschool options, join together at Polk County Middle, and choose between a traditional high school experience or the personalized, college-credit opportunities of Polk County Early College. With a strong academic record, low student-teacher ratios, and a commitment to every child’s success, Polk County Schools offers big opportunities in a small-town setting.
Polk County’s teachers work diligently to develop meaningful relationships with their students. These strong relationships allow teachers to know, understand, and meet the needs of the students they serve.
Polk County Schools consistently ranks among the top 5 highest performing school districts in North Carolina. The Polk County Board of Education and hundreds of educators strive to provide high-quality educational experiences for young people affording them the tools they need for future success.
Polk County Schools receives substantial support from the Polk County community. Families, local government, businesses, and philanthropic organizations partner with our staff and schools to ensure students are provided opportunities to learn and grow in the classroom and beyond.
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School Safety
Polk County Schools works hard to provide safe schools where our students are free to learn without concern for this safety. Each student knows that the school staff are available at anytime for conversations about safety concerns at school. We also understand that some students would feel more comfortable reporting safety concerns through a more anonymous mechanism.
Polk County Schools has a Tip Line available 24 hours a day for anyone who would like to report a safety concern in one of our schools. Polk County also participates in the NC Say Something Anonymous Reporting System. This program is managed by the Sandy Hook Foundation and provides students an opportunity to interact with a trained safety counselor 24 hours a day. Reports made through the Say Something system are forwarded to both the school system and local law enforcement as deemed necessary.
