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3 schools in Mill Spring

North Carolina · Public K-12

Mill Spring sits inside North Carolina with 3 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 953, and a mix of 2 elementary and 1 middle.

7-year change in Mill Spring

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
953
-4 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 76%
% Hispanic
11%
was 14%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Polk Central Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05379
Polk County Middle SchoolMiddle06-08454
Sunny View Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05120

About Mill Spring

Across Mill Spring, North Carolina, 3 public schools teaches about 953 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 2 elementary, and 1 middle.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 318, meaningfully below the state mean of about 571.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 957 students in SY 2017-18 versus 953 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Mill Spring discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Mill Spring?
Mill Spring, North Carolina has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 953 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mill Spring?
Mill Spring has 2 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Mill Spring?
Polk County Middle School is the largest public school in Mill Spring by enrollment, with approximately 454 students.
What school districts serve Mill Spring?
Mill Spring public schools are operated by Polk County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Mill Spring cover?
Public schools in Mill Spring serve students from pre-K through grade 8.