Sunshine Elementary School
231 Toney Rd, Bostic, NC 28018
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
190
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
East Rutherford High School
331 E High Rd, Bostic, NC 28018
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
659
SAT Overall Score
1110
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
ACT Overall Score
22
East Rutherford Middle School
259 E Church St, Bostic, NC 28018
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
552
Math Proficiency
46%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
286 Learning Pky, Forest City, NC 28043
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
479
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
Harris Elementary School
3330 US Highway 221, Forest City, NC 28043
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
445
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
56%
Rutherford County Early College High School
286 Loop Rd, Spindale, NC 28160
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
191
SAT Overall Score
1170
Student Teacher Ratio
32:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
100 Forrest W Hunt Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
391
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Word of Faith Christian School
207 Old Flynn Rd, Spindale, NC 28160
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
77
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Avg. Review Score
4.2
Ellenboro Elementary School
813 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
595
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
2527 US 221A Hwy, Mooresboro, NC 28114
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
1,360
Math Proficiency
82%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
R-S Central High School
641 HWY 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
758
SAT Overall Score
1120
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
22
Rutherfordton Elementary School
201 Bob Hardin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
390
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Lake Lure Classical Academy
1058 Island Creek Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
437
Math Proficiency
53%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
2785 Hudlow Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
235
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Pinnacle Elementary School
1204 Painters Gap Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
234
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Chase High School
1603 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
660
SAT Overall Score
1140
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
ACT Overall Score
23
R.S. Middle School
607 Westbrook Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
574
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
Chase Middle School
840 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
501
Math Proficiency
41%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Spindale Elementary School
161 N Oak St, Spindale, NC 28160
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
341
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
32%
Rutherford Opportunity Center
140 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Public Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
119
Math Proficiency
15%
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Reading Proficiency
15%
Anath Christian Academy
1774 Painters Gap Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
32
Faith Academy
143 Old Wagy Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Private Middle, High School 4th to 12th
Students
7
Student Teacher Ratio
2:1
Freedom Academy
245 Main St, Ellenboro, NC 28040
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 3rd to 11th
Glenwood Christian Academy
461 Bostic Sunshine Hwy, Bostic, NC 28018
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 1st to 12th
Students
6
Student Teacher Ratio
2:1
Liberty Christian Academy
821 Webb Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
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For families seeking quality education in Rutherford County, NC, the area offers 28 school options including the highly-rated Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 84% math proficiency and 84% reading proficiency. Rutherford County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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