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Polk County
Key statistics
2,160
Students enrolled
7
Public schools
165
Classroom teachers (FTE)
13.1:1
Students per teacher
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. School year: 2024-25.
District details
Grades served
PK to 12
Total staff (FTE)
313
District office
131 Stephens ST, Benton TN 37307
Phone
County
Polk County
Official website
NCES District ID
4703450
About Polk County
Description provided by the district or community — not part of the NCES dataset.
Polk County is located in the southeastern corner of Tennessee. We are very proud of our students, our schools, and our communities. Our district consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. We serve a population of 2,800 students. The mission of the Polk County Department of Education is to help each child acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to become a productive citizen.