Schools in Rutherford County Schools, North Carolina (2025)
17 schools · 7,312 students · 17 public · median Enrollment 459.
Rutherford County Schools, in North Carolina, has 17 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,312 students. By level there are 10 elementary, 4 high, 3 middle; by sector 17 public.
The median Enrollment across Rutherford County Schools's schools is 459, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Rutherford Early College High School (57.3, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Sunshine Elementary School (48.8, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Ellenboro Elementary School (44.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are R-S Central High School (763 students), East Rutherford High School (623 students), Chase High School (596 students).
Schools are spread across 6 citys, with the most in Forest City (6), Rutherfordton (4), Bostic (3), Spindale (2).
Ranked schools in Rutherford County Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 157Rutherford Early College High SchoolSpindale · Public High74.5% Math proficiency · 208 students
- 249Sunshine Elementary SchoolBostic · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 217 students
- 345Ellenboro Elementary SchoolEllenboro · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 567 students
- 444Cliffside Elementary SchoolCliffside · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 188 students
- 541Pinnacle Elementary SchoolRutherfordton · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 254 students
- 641Harris Elementary SchoolForest City · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 434 students
- 738Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary SchoolForest City · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 231 students
- 837East Rutherford High SchoolBostic · Public High47% Math proficiency · 623 students
- 935Chase Middle SchoolForest City · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 484 students
- 1034Rutherfordton Elementary SchoolRutherfordton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 397 students
- 1133R-S Middle SchoolRutherfordton · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 561 students
- 1230Forrest W. Hunt Elementary SchoolForest City · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 460 students
- 1329R-S Central High SchoolRutherfordton · Public High42% Math proficiency · 763 students
- 1428East Rutherford Middle SchoolBostic · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 533 students
- 1527Forest City-Dunbar Elementary SchoolForest City · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 1627Chase High SchoolForest City · Public High37% Math proficiency · 596 students
- 1721Spindale Elementary SchoolSpindale · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 337 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutherford Early College High School Spindale · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 57.3 Top 50% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 208 |
| 2 | Sunshine Elementary School Bostic · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.8 Lower 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 217 |
| 3 | Ellenboro Elementary School Ellenboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 4 | Cliffside Elementary School Cliffside · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 43.7 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 188 |
| 5 | Pinnacle Elementary School Rutherfordton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.4 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 254 |
| 6 | Harris Elementary School Forest City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 7 | Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School Forest City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 231 |
| 8 | East Rutherford High School Bostic · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.0 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 623 |
| 9 | Chase Middle School Forest City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 34.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 484 |
| 10 | Rutherfordton Elementary School Rutherfordton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.8 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 397 |
| 11 | R-S Middle School Rutherfordton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.6 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 561 |
| 12 | Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School Forest City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 13 | R-S Central High School Rutherfordton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 28.7 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 763 |
| 14 | East Rutherford Middle School Bostic · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.5 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 533 |
| 15 | Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School Forest City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.1 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 16 | Chase High School Forest City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 596 |
| 17 | Spindale Elementary School Spindale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.3 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 337 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Rutherford County Schools side by side →
Citys in Rutherford County Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rutherford County Schools?
Rutherford Early College High School is the highest-ranked school in Rutherford County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 57.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Rutherford County Schools?
Rutherford County Schools has 17 schools (4 high, 10 elementary, 3 middle) educating 7,312 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Rutherford County Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Rutherford County Schools is 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.