R-S Central High School

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R-S Central High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Mr Phil Rogers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.59
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
3.59
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
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

4
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
55.6%
Female
44.4%
White
70.6%
Black
13%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic
7.6%
Asian
<1%
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 102 Students
Appalachian State University 100 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 77 Students
North Carolina State University 65 Students
Gardner-Webb University 63 Students
Isothermal Community College 50 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 49 Students
East Carolina University 34 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 31 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 29 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Biology 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 12 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 100 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/16/2026
I've been going here since second semester of high school and it's a great place, all of the teachers are kind and the guidance counselors are so helpful with your journey though college.
5.0 Senior
10/6/2020
R-S Central High School offers a wide variety of academic, athletic, and artistic opportunities to students. The faculty and staff are committed to helping each student thrive. There is a great sense of school spirit and pride within the walls of R-S Central.
4.0 Alum
11/30/2018
I liked most all my teachers. Always willing to assit and help me. It was a good place to get educated.
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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 763 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% 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 3.59, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $353,340. Discover additional schools in the area, like Trinity Christian School, R.S. Middle School, Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary 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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