Rutherford Early College High School

286 Icc Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 192 students in grades 9-13, Rutherford Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rutherford Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Rutherford Early College High School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
192 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rutherford Early College High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
≥90%
42%
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(18-19)
80-89%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rutherford Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
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Black
5%
25%
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White
71%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Rutherford Early College High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Rutherford Early College High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutherford Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Rutherford Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Rutherford Early College High School?
192 students attend Rutherford Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Rutherford Early College High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford Early College High School?
Rutherford Early College High School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rutherford Early College High School offer ?
Rutherford Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Rutherford Early College High School part of?
Rutherford Early College High School is part of Rutherford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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