For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 776 students in Polk County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, TN are Copper Basin High School, Polk County High School and Polk Innovative Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Polk County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Copper Basin High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copper Basin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3291
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3291
Grades: 7-12
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Polk County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7200 Highway 411 North
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Polk Innovative Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 40
Ducktown, TN 37326
(423) 496-3271
Ducktown, TN 37326
(423) 496-3271
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Po Box 180
Turtletown, TN 37391
(423) 496-3288
Turtletown, TN 37391
(423) 496-3288
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Polk County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, TN include Copper Basin High School, Polk County High School and Polk Innovative Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County?
3 public high schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Polk County include: Copper Basin High School vs. Polk County High School, Polk County High School vs. Copper Basin High School
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