Harris Elementary School vs Rutherfordton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Rutherfordton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Harris Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina | Rutherfordton Elementary School Rutherfordton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 1,457 | #672 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #31456 of 50,301 | #36071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| city | Forest City | Rutherfordton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harris Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 33.8).
- •Harris Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Harris Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 95.9%).
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.7).
- •Harris Elementary School is the larger school with 434 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 Harris Elementary School better than Rutherfordton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harris Elementary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 33.8 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 Harris Elementary School and Rutherfordton Elementary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Rutherfordton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris Elementary School: 434. Rutherfordton Elementary School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris Elementary School and Rutherfordton Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Harris Elementary School is 500th of 1,457 and Rutherfordton Elementary School is 672nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).