East Rutherford Middle School vs Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.3 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
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
| Measure | East Rutherford Middle School Bostic, North Carolina | Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 469 | #574 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12387 of 15,369 | #33602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 533 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Bostic | Forest City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 27.5).
- •Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.5).
- •East Rutherford Middle School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 231.
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 Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School ranks higher (37.6 vs 27.5 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 Middle School and Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Bostic and Forest City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rutherford Middle School: 533. Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rutherford Middle School and Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
East Rutherford Middle School is 288th of 469 and Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School is 574th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).