Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School vs Rutherford Early College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
Rutherford Early College High School
Spindale · Public high · Grades 9–13
208 students
| Measure | Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina | Rutherford Early College High School Spindale, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #574 of 1,457 | #149 of 528 |
| National rank | #33602 of 50,301 | #6507 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 231 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 69.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 74.5% |
| city | Forest City | Spindale |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rutherford Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 37.6).
- •Rutherford Early College High School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 52%).
- •Rutherford Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 47%).
- •Rutherford Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 98.7%).
- •Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 69.3).
- •Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 208.
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 Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School better than Rutherford Early College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rutherford Early College High School ranks higher (57.3 vs 37.6 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 Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School and Rutherford Early College High School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Spindale in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School: 231. Rutherford Early College High School: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School and Rutherford Early College High School rank in North Carolina?
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School is 574th of 1,457 and Rutherford Early College High School is 149th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).