Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rhyne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
61%
25%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NC state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Rhyne Elementary School?
478 students attend Rhyne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rhyne Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rhyne Elementary School?
Rhyne Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rhyne Elementary School offer ?
Rhyne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rhyne Elementary School part of?
Rhyne Elementary School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.
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