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Rutherford County Schools School District

382 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043

(828) 245-0252

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  • Name

    Type

    Grade
    Level

    Enrollment

    TestRating

  • Chase Middle School

    840 Chase High Rd
    Forest City, NC 28043

    Public

    6-8

    670

  • East Rutherford Middle School

    259 East Church St
    Bostic, NC 28018

    Public

    6-8

    674

  • R S Middle School

    545 Charlotte Rd
    Rutherfordton, NC 28139

    Public

    6-8

    749

  • Rutherford Opportunity Center

    171 Cherry Mt St
    Ellenboro, NC 28040

    Alt.

    6-12

    94

  • Showing 1 - 4 of 4 middle schools
  • Chase High School

    1603 Chase High Rd
    Forest City, NC 28043

    Public

    9-12

    859

  • East Rutherford High School

    Cavalier Dr
    Forest City, NC 28043

    Public

    9-12

    787

  • R S Central

    Hwy 221
    Rutherfordton, NC 28139

    Public

    9-12

    1035

  • Rutherford County Early College HI

    286 Icc Loop Rd
    Spindale, NC 28160

    Public

    9-12

    150

  • Rutherford Opportunity Center

    171 Cherry Mt St
    Ellenboro, NC 28040

    Alt.

    6-12

    94

  • Showing 1 - 5 of 5 high schools

    Rutherford County Schools School District Statistics

    The Rutherford County Schools School District is located in Forest City, NC and includes 18 schools that serve 9,546 students in grades PK through 12.  

    District Spending

    The Rutherford County Schools School District spends $7,970 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

    District Student-Teacher Ratio

    The Rutherford County Schools School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NC state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

    District Student Information

    The Rutherford County Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

    In the Rutherford County Schools School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

    The Rutherford County Schools School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.  

    Source: NCES, 2008

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