Polk School District’s Class of 2024 outscored national averages and aligned with state averages on the SAT, according to results released by the College Board.
The Polk School District Class of 2024 earned an average total score of 1027 on the curriculum-based college entrance and placement exam, which exceeds the national public school average by 32 points and aligns with the state average.
“This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and families,” stated Superintendent Dr. Katie Thomas. “Together we are fostering a culture of excellence and preparing our students for a bright future.”
The Polk School District Class of 2024 average Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) score is 532 and the Math is 495 compared to the state’s mean score of 527 in ERW and 503 in Math. On a national scale, our students outperformed in ERW by 25 points and in Math by 7 points.
"I am extremely proud of Georgia's students as they continue to beat the national average on the SAT," State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. "This is a testament to the hard work of students and teachers, along with the families who have invested in them. It's also confirmation that Georgia is on the right track as we continue to heavily invest in academic recovery and address lost learning opportunities for every student in every school."
The SAT, the most commonly recognized measure of achievement for high school students, measures critical reading and mathematics abilities. It includes two 800-point sections: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (ERW) and Mathematics (M), with a possible total score of 1600; a third section, a writing exam, is optional.