Best Schools in Rutherford College, NC
Rutherford College, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,029 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Rutherford College don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rutherford College, NC
The top high schools in Rutherford College, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jimmy C Draughn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
2. East Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rutherford College, NC
The top middle schools in Rutherford College, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
2. Heritage Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rutherford College, NC
The top elementary schools in Rutherford College, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valdese Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
2. Ronda-clingman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 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
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 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
11.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Rutherford College, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rutherford College, NC
How many schools are in Rutherford College, NC?
Rutherford College, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,029 students in total.
How do schools in Rutherford College perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Rutherford College score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Rutherford College don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rutherford College?
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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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations