R-S Central High School

R-S Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
641 HWY 221 N,  Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County Schools
3.8
3.0
750 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Phil Rogers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
36.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
7
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
253:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
71.6%
Black
11.9%
Hispanic
8.7%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Carolina University 92 Students
Appalachian State University 88 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 77 Students
North Carolina State University 62 Students
Gardner-Webb University 58 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 44 Students
Isothermal Community College 40 Students
East Carolina University 34 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 30 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 27 Students
Nursing 21 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Biology 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Criminology 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 104 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/24/2023
My overall experience with R-S Central High School has been great. The community where my school is located is wonderful!
4.0 Senior
3/9/2020
Challenges you academically. Very nice school but can sometimes be a handful. I do enjoy attending it though because it is a nice learning environment. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
3.0 Senior
10/22/2019
I would like to see more opportunity occur at RS, they have made many positive steps toward success but much more could happen.
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3.0 5 Reviews
5.0 student
4/3/2014
This school has rising sophomores, freshmen, and Juniors with great potential. Their rising students are taking the initiative to work hard for their future and make their school proud. I see how the students at the school work and I am just utterly joyous when I think of the future of R-S Central h...
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1.0 parent
7/26/2012
This school has really gone downhill in recent years. It once was new, clean, and the students respected it and were proud to be there. Now, the administration is unfair and runs it like a prison, looking to "kick out" as many students as they can. It has gone from a school with 1200 to fewer than 9...
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5.0 student
8/19/2008
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3.0 parent
2/8/2008
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R-S Central High School

R-S Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rutherfordton, NC, in the Rutherfordton neighborhood, and is served by the Rutherford County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 750 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. R-S Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $351,514. Discover additional schools in the area, like Trinity Christian School, R.S. Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Rutherfordton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near R-S Central High School.

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