For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,453 students in Forest City, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Forest City, NC are Chase High School, East Rutherford High School and Rutherford Opportunity Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest City, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Forest City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Forest City, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chase High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forest City, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chase High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1603 Chase High Rd
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-5883
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-5883
Grades: 9-12
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
East Rutherford High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 East High Rd
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-6424
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-6424
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Rutherford Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Old Caroleen Road
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 248-5294
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 248-5294
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
Forest City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
140 Old Carolean Road
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-5230
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-5230
Grades: K-2
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Forest City, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Forest City, NC include Chase High School, East Rutherford High School and Rutherford Opportunity Center.
How many public high schools are located in Forest City, NC?
3 public high schools are located in Forest City, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest City, NC?
Forest City, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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