There are 42 schools in the USA with the word polk in the name.
The word "Polk" is commonly found in U.S. public school names as a tribute to James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. President Polk is often recognized for his leadership during a period of significant territorial expansion, including the annexation of Texas and the acquisition of territories that now make up the southwestern United States. Many communities across the country named public institutions, such as schools, in his honor to recognize his impact on American history and the nation's growth. Additionally, in some regions like Florida, entire counties are named after Polk, further contributing to the prevalence of the name in local school districts. As a result, the word "Polk" appears in numerous public school names as a marker of both historical significance and regional identity.
Arkansas (1)
Polk County Virtual Academy in Mena, ARConnecticut (1)
Polk School in Oakville, CTFlorida (14)
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center in Bartow, FLPolk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center in Bartow, FL
Polk Halfway House in Bartow, FL
Polk Avenue Elementary School in Lake Wales, FL
Polk Full Time Eschool in Lakeland, FL
Polk Grad Academy in Lakeland, FL
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy in Lakeland, FL
Polk State College Collegiate High School in Lakeland, FL
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High Scho School in Lakeland, FL
Polk Virtual Franchise in Lakeland, FL
Polk Virtual Instruction Program in Lakeland, FL
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk in Miami, FL
Polk City Elementary School in Polk City, FL
John Polk Alternative School in Sanford, FL
Iowa (7)
North Polk Central Elementary School in Alleman, IANorth Polk High School in Alleman, IA
North Polk Middle School in Alleman, IA
Southeast Polk Middle School in Altoona, IA
Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill, IA
Southeast Polk Junior High School in Pleasant Hill, IA
North Polk West Elementary School in Polk City, IA
Michigan (1)
Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights, MINorth Carolina (5)
Polk County Early College in Columbus, NCPolk County High School in Columbus, NC
Polk Central Elementary School in Mill Spring, NC
Polk County Middle School in Mill Spring, NC
Peachland-Polkton Elementary School in Peachland, NC
New Jersey (2)
Polk Street School in North Bergen, NJDr. Charles C. Polk School in Roselle, NJ
New Mexico (1)
Polk Middle School in Albuquerque, NMNew York (1)
Polk Street School in Franklin Square, NYTennessee (3)
Polk County High School in Benton, TNPolk Innovative Learning Academy in Benton, TN
South Polk Elementary School in Old Fort, TN
Texas (4)
Polk Middle School in Carrollton, TXK B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted in Dallas, TX
Polk Elementary School in El Paso, TX
Gladys Polk Elementary School in Richwood, TX
Utah (1)
Polk School in Ogden, UTVirginia (1)
James K. Polk Elementary School in Alexandria, VA
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate