Rutherford County Schools District
- 382 WEST MAIN ST
- FOREST CITY, NC 28043
- (828) 245-0252
13 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72.2% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,099 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,546 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 659 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,546 | 14.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 210 |
| Kindergarten Students | 653 |
| 1st Grade Students | 657 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 688 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 733 |
| 4th Grade Students | 698 |
| 5th Grade Students | 710 |
| 6th Grade Students | 718 |
| 7th Grade Students | 665 |
| 8th Grade Students | 726 |
| 9th Grade Students | 841 |
| 10th Grade Students | 751 |
| 11th Grade Students | 694 |
| 12th Grade Students | 623 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 57 |
| Hispanic | 434 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,588 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,283 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,774 |
| Female | 4,593 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 659 | 14.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 277 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 359 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 23 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 263 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 16 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 27 |
| Elementary | 10 |
| Secondary | 17 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 17 |
| Library Support Staff | 10 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 440 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 13 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 34 |
| School Administrators | 38 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 45 |
| Student Support Services | 39 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 271 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $86,370,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $20,748,000 | 24.0% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $18,378,000 | 21.3% |
| School Lunch | $1,494,000 | 1.7% |
| Sale of Property | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $127,000 | 0.1% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $461,000 | 0.5% |
| Private Contributions | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $280,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $56,874,000 | 65.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $56,549,000 | 65.5% |
| Non-Specified | $124,000 | 0.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $201,000 | 0.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $8,748,000 | 10.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,625,000 | 3.0% |
| Through State - Other | $87,000 | 0.1% |
| Non-Specified | $5,609,000 | 6.5% |
| Direct - Other | $427,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $76,938,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $47,744,000 | 62.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $24,406,000 | 31.7% |
| Student Support | $3,328,000 | 3.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,942,000 | 2.2% |
| General Administration Support | $843,000 | 1.0% |
| School Administration Support | $4,823,000 | 5.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,416,000 | 8.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,375,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Support Services | $2,679,000 | 3.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,788,000 | 6.2% |
| Food Services | $4,788,000 | 5.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 72.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 599 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 12 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 242 | 8.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Rutherford County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 18
- Students: 9,546
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 659
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| CHASE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1603 Chase High Rd
Forest City, NC Public | 9-12 | 859 | 15.8 |  Review This School |
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| CHASE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
840 Chase High Rd
Forest City, NC Public | 6-8 | 670 | 15.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CLIFFSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Hwy 221a North Main St
Cliffside, NC Public | KG-5 | 409 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| EAST RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
Cavalier Dr
Forest City, NC Public | 9-12 | 787 | 13.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EAST RUTHERFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
259 East Church St
Bostic, NC Public | 6-8 | 674 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Piney Mountain Church Rd
Ellenboro, NC Public | KG-5 | 647 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| FORREST W HUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 Forrest Hunt Dr
Forest City, NC Public | KG-5 | 438 | 16.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3330 Us 221 South Hwy
Forest City, NC Public | KG-5 | 550 | 16.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MT VERNON-RUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2785 Hudlow Rd
Forest City, NC Public | KG-5 | 300 | 15.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PAUL L DUNBAR SCHOOL | ||||
286 Learning Parkway
Forest City, NC Public | KG-5 | 480 | 16.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PINNACLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1204 Painters Gap Rd
Rutherfordton, NC Public | KG-5 | 380 | 14.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| R S CENTRAL SCHOOL | ||||
Hwy 221
Rutherfordton, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,035 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| R S MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
545 Charlotte Rd
Rutherfordton, NC Public | 6-8 | 749 | 15.3 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| RUTHERFORD COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
286 Icc Loop Rd
Spindale, NC Public | 9-12 | 150 | 26.8 | Review This School |
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| RUTHERFORD OPPORTUNITY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
171 Cherry Mt St
Ellenboro, NC Public | 6-12 | 94 | 7.9 | Review This School |
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| RUTHERFORDTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
134 Maple St
Rutherfordton, NC Public | KG-5 | 385 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| SPINDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
201 North Oak St
Spindale, NC Public | KG-5 | 494 | 17.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
231 Toney Rd
Bostic, NC Public | KG-5 | 266 | 15.1 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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