East Rutherford Middle School vs Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Rutherford Middle School
Bostic · Public middle · Grades 6–8
533 students
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | East Rutherford Middle School Bostic, North Carolina | Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 469 | #872 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12387 of 15,369 | #40314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 533 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| city | Bostic | Forest City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.5 vs 27.1).
- •Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •East Rutherford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.7%).
- •Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.5).
- •East Rutherford Middle School is the larger school with 533 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 Middle School better than Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Rutherford Middle School and Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Bostic and Forest City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rutherford Middle School: 533. Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rutherford Middle School and Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
East Rutherford Middle School is 288th of 469 and Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is 872nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).