East Rutherford High School vs Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Rutherford High School
Bostic · Public high · Grades 9–12
623 students
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | East Rutherford High School Bostic, North Carolina | Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 528 | #872 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11709 of 16,910 | #40314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 623 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| city | Bostic | Forest City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Rutherford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 27.1).
- •East Rutherford High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •East Rutherford High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.4%).
- •Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.5).
- •East Rutherford High School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 459.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Rutherford High School better than Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Rutherford High School ranks higher (37.0 vs 27.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Rutherford High School and Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Bostic and Forest City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rutherford High School: 623. Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rutherford High School and Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
East Rutherford High School is 303rd of 528 and Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is 872nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).