Polk County High School (Tennessee) Explained

Polk County High School
Location:	7200 U.S. Route 411, Benton, Tennessee 37307
Country:	United States
Type:	Public
District:	Polk County Schools
Grades:	9–12
Principal:	Adam Stone ^[1]
Enrollment:	540 (2018–19)^[2]
Faculty:	39
Team Name:	Wildcats
Colors:	Red, white and blue ^[3]

Polk County High School (PCHS) is a public high school located near Benton, Tennessee. It is one of two high schools in Polk County and the Polk County Schools district, the other being Copper Basin High School, with which it maintains a rivalry.

Athletics

Polk County High is a member of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). Sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.^[4] Girls' basketball won a state championship in 1981.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Bowers. Larry C.. January 17, 2017. Polk County Schools system prepares to launch planning for a new facility. Cleveland Daily Banner. Cleveland, Tennessee. November 26, 2017.
2. Web site: Polk County High School. . 2017. nces.ed.gov. National Center for Education Statistics. November 26, 2017.
3. Web site: Polk County High School. 2024-03-21. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. en-US.
4. http://tssaasports.com/school/?id=403 Polk Co. High School – TSSAA