Serving 82 students in grades 6-12, Rutherford Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rutherford Opportunity Center's student population of 82 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rutherford Opportunity Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherford Opportunity Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2570 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65-69%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
25.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutherford Opportunity Center's ranking?
Rutherford Opportunity Center is ranked #2570 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rutherford Opportunity Center often compared to?
Rutherford Opportunity Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Career Readiness Academy At Mosley Plc, Foothills Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutherford Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Rutherford Opportunity Center is 65-69%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Rutherford Opportunity Center?
82 students attend Rutherford Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Rutherford Opportunity Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rutherford Opportunity Center?
Rutherford Opportunity Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rutherford Opportunity Center offer ?
Rutherford Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rutherford Opportunity Center part of?
Rutherford Opportunity Center is part of Rutherford County Schools.
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