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Saluda Elementary School vs. Polk Central Elementary School

Should you attend Saluda Elementary School or Polk Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Saluda Elementary School
214 E Main Street
Saluda, NC 28773
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Polk Central Elementary School
2141 South Nc9 Hwy
Mill Spring, NC 28756
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Saluda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Polk Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Saluda Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Polk Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
145 students
382 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Saluda Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Polk Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Saluda Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Polk Central Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Saluda Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Polk Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Saluda Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Polk Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#249 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
#512 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Saluda Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Polk Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saluda Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polk Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saluda Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polk Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saluda Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polk Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Saluda Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Polk Central Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
42
Kindergarten Students
22
54
Grade 1 Students
22
59
Grade 2 Students
27
57
Grade 3 Students
11
61
Grade 4 Students
23
52
Grade 5 Students
22
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Saluda Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Polk Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Saluda Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Polk Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Saluda Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Polk Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Saluda Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Polk Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Saluda Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Polk Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Saluda Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Polk Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Saluda Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Polk Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(21-22 School Year Data)
13%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Saluda Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Polk Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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