East Rutherford Middle School vs R-S Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 14 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
R-S Middle School
Rutherfordton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
561 students
| Measure | East Rutherford Middle School Bostic, North Carolina | R-S Middle School Rutherfordton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 469 | #242 of 469 |
| National rank | #12387 of 15,369 | #11383 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 533 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| city | Bostic | Rutherfordton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R-S Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 27.5).
- •R-S Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •R-S Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.7%).
- •R-S Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.5).
- •R-S Middle School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 533.
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 R-S Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), R-S Middle School ranks higher (32.6 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 R-S Middle School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Bostic and Rutherfordton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rutherford Middle School: 533. R-S Middle School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rutherford Middle School and R-S Middle School rank in North Carolina?
East Rutherford Middle School is 288th of 469 and R-S Middle School is 242nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).