For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 561 students in Rutherfordton, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Rutherfordton, NC is R-s Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherfordton, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Rutherfordton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rutherfordton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R-s Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 Westbrook Dr.
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-4461
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-4461
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rutherfordton, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rutherfordton, NC include R-s Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rutherfordton?
1 public middle schools are located in Rutherfordton.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherfordton?
Rutherfordton public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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