Best High Schools in Rutherford College, NC

Rutherford College, NC has 3 high schools with 564 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 Rutherford College score 91% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rutherford College greatly exceed expectations.

1. Burke Middle College

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students

2. Wilkes Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students

Best Middle Schools in Rutherford College, NC

Rutherford College, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,473 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 Rutherford College score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rutherford College greatly exceed expectations.

1. East Wilkes Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students

2. Heritage Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students

3. East Burke Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rutherford College, NC

Rutherford College, NC has 3 elementary schools with 1,154 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 Rutherford College score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rutherford College exceed expectations.

1. Ronda-clingman Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students

2. Valdese Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students

3. George Hildebrand Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rutherford College, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Rutherford College, NC has a total population of 1,410 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rutherford College, NC

3,191

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rutherford College, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

11.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.48 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rutherford College, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rutherford College, NC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,756 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Rutherford College, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations