School District · North Carolina
Polk County Schools
📍 Columbus, NC · Polk County · NCES LEAID 3703720
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 638, Columbus, NC 28722
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3703720
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Polk County Schools4 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Polk County Schools?▼
Polk County Schools serves 4 zip codes: 28722, 28756, 28773, 28782. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Polk County Schools rated?▼
Polk County Schools has an overall rating of 10 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 90th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Polk County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 2,166 students across 7 schools for Polk County Schools.
What grades does Polk County Schools serve?▼
Polk County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Polk County Schools?▼
You can reach Polk County Schools by phone at (828)894-3051 or by mail at PO Box 638, Columbus, NC 28722. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Polk County Schools
Polk County Schools is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Polk County. It carries an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent), the 90th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (828)894-3051 before making a housing decision.