Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School's student population of 460 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
8%
24%
White
58%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Star
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School's ranking?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is ranked #744 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School often compared to?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest City-dunbar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
460 students attend Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School offer ?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School part of?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is part of Rutherford County Schools.
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