Rutherford Opportunity Center

140 Old Caroleen Road
Forest City, NC 28043
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Bottom 50%
Serving 95 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rutherford Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Rutherford Opportunity Center's student population of 95 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
95 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Rutherford Opportunity Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherford Opportunity Center is 0.44, 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)
#2445 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
42%
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11-19%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rutherford Opportunity Center 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
5%
20%
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Black
16%
25%
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White
73%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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55-59%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
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 is Rutherford Opportunity Center's ranking?
Rutherford Opportunity Center is ranked #2445 out of 2,568 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 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 42% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutherford Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Rutherford Opportunity Center is 55-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Rutherford Opportunity Center?
95 students attend Rutherford Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rutherford Opportunity Center students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford Opportunity Center?
Rutherford Opportunity Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rutherford Opportunity Center offer ?
Rutherford Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Rutherford Opportunity Center part of?
Rutherford Opportunity Center is part of Rutherford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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