Best Schools in Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherfordton, NC has a total of 15 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 5,119 students attend Rutherfordton, NC schools. On average, schools in Rutherfordton score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rutherfordton exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherfordton, NC has 4 high schools with 1,058 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 Rutherfordton score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rutherfordton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rutherford Early College High School
SchoolGrade
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students
2. Polk County Early College
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Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students
3. R-s Central High School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherfordton, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,550 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 Rutherfordton score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rutherfordton exceed expectations.
1. Polk County Middle School
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Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
2. Chase Middle School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
3. R-s Middle School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherfordton, NC has 8 elementary schools with 2,511 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 Rutherfordton score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rutherfordton meet expectations.
1. Polk Central Elementary School
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Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
2. Harris Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
3. Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
4. Rutherfordton Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
5. Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
6. Sunny View Elementary School
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Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
7. Pinnacle Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
8. Spindale Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rutherfordton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rutherfordton, NC has a total population of 16,020 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rutherfordton, 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 Rutherfordton, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rutherfordton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rutherfordton, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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