| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County School District | Benton | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 2,148 | 7 | PK–12 | 10 |
How Polk County compares
It enrolls 2,148 students across 7 schools. Its rating of 2/10 is below the Tennessee average of 5.5/10.
School Districts in Polk County, Tennessee
Polk County has 1 public school district covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Polk County is Polk County School District (2/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Polk County, TN?
1 school district serves zip codes in Polk County, TN. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Polk County, TN?
Of the districts serving Polk County, Polk County School District has the highest rating on this site at 2/10. That places it in the 18th percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.