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Best Polk County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 33 students in Polk County, NC (there are , serving 2,156 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Polk County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Polk County (2026-27)

Map of Tryon Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2820 Lynn Rd
Tryon, NC 28782
(828) 859-6889
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
33 Students
137,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
26 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
72%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Polk County, NC?
1 private schools are located in Polk County, NC.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Polk County?
100% of private schools in Polk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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