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Best Schools in Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherfordton, NC has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,083 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Rutherfordton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rutherfordton, NC
The top high schools in Rutherfordton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chase High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students
2. Polk County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
3. R-s Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rutherfordton, NC
The top middle schools in Rutherfordton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polk County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
2. Chase Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
3. R-s Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rutherfordton, NC
The top elementary schools in Rutherfordton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
2. Rutherfordton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
3. Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
4. Pinnacle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
5. Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
6. Sunny View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
7. Polk Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
8. Spindale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Rutherfordton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rutherfordton, NC
How many schools are in Rutherfordton, NC?
Rutherfordton, NC has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,083 students in total.
How do schools in Rutherfordton perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Rutherfordton score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Rutherfordton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rutherfordton?
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: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Rutherfordton
4 of 4 schools in Rutherfordton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Rutherfordton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.