East Rutherford High School
331 E High Rd, Bostic, NC 28018
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
640
SAT Overall Score
1110
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
22
Rutherford County Early College High School
286 Loop Rd, Spindale, NC 28160
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
202
SAT Overall Score
1160
Student Teacher Ratio
34:1
ACT Overall Score
25
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
R-S Central High School
641 HWY 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
750
SAT Overall Score
1120
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
ACT Overall Score
22
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
2527 US 221A Hwy, Mooresboro, NC 28114
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
1,428
Math Proficiency
82%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
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%
Chase High School
1603 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
625
SAT Overall Score
1160
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Rutherford Opportunity Center
140 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Public Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
98
Math Proficiency
15%
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
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
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
5525 Hudlow Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 1st to 10th
Students
24
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
1010 Elliott Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 1st to 10th
Trinity Christian School
299 Deter St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
235
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
5
For families seeking quality education in Rutherford County, NC, the area offers 16 school options serving High School grade levels, including the highly-rated Rutherford County Early College High 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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