Polk School District is a dynamic public school district located in Polk County, Georgia. We serve over 7,800 students across eleven schools throughout the Polk County community. This includes two high schools, one college and career academy, two middle schools, and six elementary schools.

We promise to empower students with unlimited academic, artistic, athletic, personal growth, and technical skill opportunities for future college, career, and community success. 

Chaz Shelton, a 2020 graduate of Cedartown High School, was sworn in as a Polk County Police Office in July. Upon graduation, Chaz knew he wanted to serve in Law Enforcement in some capacity. He had completed the Criminal Investigations pathway at Polk County College and Career Academy and enrolled in the Dual Enrollment program his senior year. After graduation, Chaz enrolled in the Georgia Northwestern Technical College to work towards his Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. The first part of this program incudes completing the Basic Law Enforcement Certificate!

Congratulations Chaz! Thank you for your service to our community!

We can not wait to see what great things are in your future!

We are #PSDProud!