For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,916 students in Rutherford County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Rutherford County, NC are Rutherford Early College High School, Chase High School and East Rutherford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Rutherford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Rutherford County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rutherford County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rutherford Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
286 Icc Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 288-2202
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 288-2202
Grades: 9-13
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Lake Lure Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1058 Island Creek Rd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-9292
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-9292
Grades: K-12
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
R-s Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
641 Hwy 221 North
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3304
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3304
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #66.
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
Rutherford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carver Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
900 Carver St
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-3901
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-3901
Grades: PK
| 206 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 Rutherford County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Rutherford County, NC include Rutherford Early College High School, Chase High School and East Rutherford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rutherford County, NC?
6 public high schools are located in Rutherford County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford County, NC?
Rutherford County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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