How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Polk County Schools | Union Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, North Carolina | Monroe, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 2,166 | 2,129 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Polk County Schools | Union Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,041 | $9,536 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.5% | 4.2% |
| State Revenue | 50.5% | 63.3% |
| Local Revenue | 30.0% | 32.5% |
Polk County Schools
Federal State Local
Union Academy Charter School
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Polk County Schools | Union Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 67.2% |
| African American | 4.0% | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.0% | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Polk County Schools | Union Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 15 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 223.6:1 | 399:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.0% | 13.3% |
School Types
Polk County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Union Academy Charter School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.