Pinnacle Elementary School vs R-S Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinnacle Elementary School
Rutherfordton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
R-S Central High School
Rutherfordton · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
| Measure | Pinnacle Elementary School Rutherfordton, North Carolina | R-S Central High School Rutherfordton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 1,457 | #394 of 528 |
| National rank | #31022 of 50,301 | #13630 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Rutherfordton | Rutherfordton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinnacle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 28.7).
- •Pinnacle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Pinnacle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Pinnacle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 98.2%).
- •Pinnacle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.8).
- •R-S Central High School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 254.
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 Pinnacle Elementary School better than R-S Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pinnacle Elementary School ranks higher (41.4 vs 28.7 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 Pinnacle Elementary School and R-S Central High School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Rutherfordton and Rutherfordton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinnacle Elementary School: 254. R-S Central High School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinnacle Elementary School and R-S Central High School rank in North Carolina?
Pinnacle Elementary School is 488th of 1,457 and R-S Central High School is 394th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).