Best High Schools in Spindale, NC

Spindale, NC has 2 high schools with 268 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 Spindale score 93% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Spindale greatly exceed expectations.

1. Rutherford Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students

Best Middle Schools in Spindale, NC

Spindale, NC has 2 middle schools with 1,126 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 Spindale score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Spindale meet expectations.

1. R-s Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

2. East Rutherford Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Spindale, NC

Spindale, NC has 4 elementary schools with 1,445 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 Spindale score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Spindale exceed expectations.

1. Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students

2. Forest City-dunbar Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students

3. Rutherfordton Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students

4. Spindale Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Spindale, NC

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

Community Factors

Spindale, NC has a total population of 4,550 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Spindale, NC

2,839

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Spindale, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

20.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.67 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

16.99 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spindale, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,375 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

33 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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