Best Schools in Forest City, NC
Forest City, NC has a total of 14 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 5,686 students attend Forest City, NC schools. On average, schools in Forest City score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Forest City exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Forest City, NC
Forest City, NC has 3 high schools with 970 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Forest City score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Forest City exceed expectations.
1. Rutherford Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students
2. Chase High School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students
3. Rutherford Opportunity Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forest City, NC
Forest City, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,627 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Forest City score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Forest City exceed expectations.
1. Chase Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
2. R-s Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
3. East Rutherford Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forest City, NC
Forest City, NC has 8 elementary schools with 3,089 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Forest City score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Forest City exceed expectations.
1. Harris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
2. Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
3. Ellenboro Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
4. Cliffside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 213 Students
5. Forest City-dunbar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
6. Rutherfordton Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
7. Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
8. Spindale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forest City, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forest City, NC has a total population of 19,328 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forest City, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Forest City, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forest City, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forest City, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Forest City, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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