Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School vs Rutherfordton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Rutherfordton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina | Rutherfordton Elementary School Rutherfordton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #872 of 1,457 | #672 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40314 of 50,301 | #36071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Forest City | Rutherfordton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 27.1).
- •Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.1).
- •Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 397.
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 Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School better than Rutherfordton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rutherfordton Elementary School ranks higher (33.8 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 Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School and Rutherfordton Elementary School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Rutherfordton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School: 459. Rutherfordton Elementary School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School and Rutherfordton Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is 872nd of 1,457 and Rutherfordton Elementary School is 672nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).