For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 763 students in Rutherfordton, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Rutherfordton, NC is R-s Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherfordton, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Rutherfordton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Rutherfordton, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is R-s Central 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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rutherfordton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R-s Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
641 Hwy 221 North
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3304
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3304
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rutherfordton, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rutherfordton, NC include R-s Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rutherfordton?
1 public high schools are located in Rutherfordton.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherfordton?
Rutherfordton public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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