Schools in Polk County

7 public schools in this Tennessee school district: 3 elementary · 1 middle · 2 high · 1 combined. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Elementary schools

3 schools in Polk County, best first

South Polk Elementary 42.9

Old Fort · Grades PK-5 · 341 students

ELA 43%Math 40%Science 38%

#465 of 814 in Tennessee

Benton Elementary 23.9

Benton · Grades PK-5 · 395 students

ELA 36%Math 23%Science 32%

#620 of 814 in Tennessee

Copper Basin Elementary School 17.1

Copperhill · Grades PK-6 · 316 students

ELA 27%Math 28%Science 21%

#675 of 814 in Tennessee

Middle schools

1 school in Polk County

Chilhowee Middle School 54.5

Benton · Grades 6-8 · 292 students

ELA 36%Math 37%Science 44%

#152 of 333 in Tennessee

High schools

2 schools in Polk County, best first

Polk County High School 40.5

Benton · Grades 9-12 · 446 students

ELA 37%Math 29%Science 49%

#186 of 312 in Tennessee

Copper Basin High School 33.5

Copperhill · Grades 7-12 · 244 students

ELA 40%Math 21%Science 35%

#208 of 312 in Tennessee

Combined schools

1 school in Polk County

Polk Innovative Learning Academy 15.4

Benton · Grades K-12 · 97 students

ELA 17%Math 3%Science 12%

#91 of 107 in Tennessee

Cities and towns in Polk County

Benton, TN 4
Copperhill, TN 2