Best Schools in Ruth, NC
Ruth, NC has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,957 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Ruth don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ruth, NC
The top high schools in Ruth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R-s Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ruth, NC
The top middle schools in Ruth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R-s Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ruth, NC
The top elementary schools in Ruth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rutherfordton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
2. Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ruth, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ruth, NC has a total population of 446 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ruth, 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 Ruth, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ruth, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ruth, 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 Ruth, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ruth, NC
How many schools are in Ruth, NC?
Ruth, NC has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,957 students in total.
How do schools in Ruth perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Ruth score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Ruth don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ruth?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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