Polk County High School

Polk County
7200 Highway 411 North
Benton, TN 37307
400 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Polk County High School, located in Benton, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the surrounding Polk County community. Situated along Highway 411, the school provides a comprehensive academic program aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. As part of the Polk County School District, the institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging student involvement in both traditional classroom subjects and extracurricular pursuits.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, often serving as a central hub for student life and regional pride. The school maintains a digital presence through its website, which provides stakeholders with essential information regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, and administrative resources. By balancing academic rigor with community engagement, Polk County High School strives to uphold the educational standards of the district while helping students develop the skills necessary for success after graduation.
400
Total Students
30.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    377 (94.3%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
  • Black
    3 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Polk County
Phone: (423)299-0078
Website: http://www.polk-schools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 92
Grade 10 116
Grade 11 103
Grade 12 89
Gender Ratio