School overview
At a glance
Reported students
52
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
2.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
367
Polk County Early College: 52 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Polk County Early College
Polk County Early College is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Columbus. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Polk County Schools. NCES reports 52 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, close to the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Polk County Early College
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- Not reported
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.26
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.15
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.5%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Polk County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Polk County High School
High · Grades 09–12
596 reported students
Sunny View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
120 reported students
Saluda Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
142 reported students
Tryon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
367 reported students
Polk Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
379 reported students
Polk County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
454 reported students