Rutherfordton Elementary School vs Spindale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Rutherfordton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Spindale Elementary School
Spindale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
| Measure | Rutherfordton Elementary School Rutherfordton, North Carolina | Spindale Elementary School Spindale, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 1,457 | #1099 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36071 of 50,301 | #44059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 397 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Rutherfordton | Spindale |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 21.3).
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 95.3%).
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.9).
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 337.
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 Rutherfordton Elementary School better than Spindale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rutherfordton Elementary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 21.3 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 Rutherfordton Elementary School and Spindale Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Rutherfordton and Spindale in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rutherfordton Elementary School: 397. Spindale Elementary School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rutherfordton Elementary School and Spindale Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Rutherfordton Elementary School is 672nd of 1,457 and Spindale Elementary School is 1099th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).