Columbus, North Carolina · Public school district
Polk County Schools is a public school district based in Columbus, North Carolina, serving 2,110 students in 7 schools. By enrollment it ranks #91 of the 112 North Carolina districts with 1,000 or more students, larger than about 19% of them. Its schools average 301 students each, fewer than the North Carolina median of 446.
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| District | Students | Schools | Students / school | Size rank in state | Stories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County Schools Columbus, NC | 2,110 | 7 | 301 | #91 | 0 |
| Halifax County Schools Halifax, NC | 2,150 | 11 | 195 | #88 | 0 |
| Thomasville City Schools Thomasville, NC | 2,149 | 4 | 537 | #89 | 0 |
| Yancey County Schools Burnsville, NC | 2,149 | 6 | 358 | #90 | 0 |
| Caswell County Schools Yanceyville, NC | 2,098 | 6 | 350 | #92 | 0 |
| Madison County Schools Marshall, NC | 2,063 | 7 | 295 | #93 | 0 |
| Whiteville City Schools Whiteville, NC | 2,042 | 5 | 408 | #94 | 0 |
| District | Students | Schools | Students / school | Size rank in state | Stories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County Schools Columbus, NC | 2,110 | 7 | 301 | #91 | 0 |
| Pima County Accommodation School District (4401) Tucson, AZ | 2,112 | 1 | 2,112 | #79 | 0 |
| Quabbin Barre, MA | 2,111 | 7 | 302 | #134 | 0 |
| Potosi R-III Potosi, MO | 2,110 | 4 | 528 | #97 | 0 |
| Waverly School District 145 Waverly, NE | 2,110 | 5 | 422 | #24 | 0 |
| Buckeye Local Medina, OH | 2,110 | 4 | 528 | #193 | 0 |
| Dorchester 04 St. George, SC | 2,110 | 5 | 422 | #59 | 0 |
Peers are the districts closest in enrollment. Enrollment, school counts and phone numbers are from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25. Spending and staffing comparisons are coming.