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Best Schools in Rutherford County, NC

Are you searching for the best public schools in Rutherford County, North Carolina? We have information on 19 public schools in Rutherford County. Carolina School Hub has given Rutherford County 8 stars (on a scale of 1 to 10) - when comparing this area to other North Carolina counties.

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 8 out of 10 stars
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Use Carolina School Hub as a key information source on over 2,407 schools in North Carolina - including Rutherford County and 98 other counties across the state. Use this website to research test scores, enrollment information, growth data and much more. If you're looking for the best schools in Rutherford County, you may want to check out the schools cited below:

Best Elementary Schools in Rutherford County

Sunshine Elementary School

# 1 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Bostic, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  171 Students

Sunshine Elementary School is located in the 28018 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Sunshine Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#159 elementary school in North Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

Sunshine Elementary School

# 1 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Bostic, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  171 Students
#159 elementary school in North Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

Thomas Jefferson Class Academy

# 2 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Mooresboro, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,360 Students

Thomas Jefferson Class Academy is located in the 28114 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Thomas Jefferson Class Academy has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#173 elementary school in North Carolina
(89th percentile in state)
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Thomas Jefferson Class Academy

# 2 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Mooresboro, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,360 Students
#173 elementary school in North Carolina
(89th percentile in state)
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Harris Elementary School

# 3 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  409 Students

Harris Elementary School is located in the 28043 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Harris Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#283 elementary school in North Carolina
(82nd percentile in state)

Harris Elementary School

# 3 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  409 Students
#283 elementary school in North Carolina
(82nd percentile in state)

Cliffside Elementary School

# 4 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Cliffside, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-5  ⋅  213 Students

Cliffside Elementary School is located in the 28024 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cliffside Elementary School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#354 elementary school in North Carolina
(77th percentile in state)

Cliffside Elementary School

# 4 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Cliffside, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-5  ⋅  213 Students
#354 elementary school in North Carolina
(77th percentile in state)

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School

# 5 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  443 Students

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is located in the 28043 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#384 elementary school in North Carolina
(75th percentile in state)

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School

# 5 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  443 Students
#384 elementary school in North Carolina
(75th percentile in state)

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School

# 6 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  354 Students

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is located in the 28043 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#449 elementary school in North Carolina
(71st percentile in state)

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School

# 6 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  354 Students
#449 elementary school in North Carolina
(71st percentile in state)

Ellenboro Elementary School

# 7 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Ellenboro, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  558 Students

Ellenboro Elementary School is located in the 28040 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Ellenboro Elementary School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#465 elementary school in North Carolina
(70th percentile in state)

Ellenboro Elementary School

# 7 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Ellenboro, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  558 Students
#465 elementary school in North Carolina
(70th percentile in state)

Lake Lure Classical Academy

# 8 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Lake Lure, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  442 Students

Lake Lure Classical Academy is located in the 28746 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lake Lure Classical Academy has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#531 elementary school in North Carolina
(65th percentile in state)
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Lake Lure Classical Academy

# 8 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Lake Lure, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  442 Students
#531 elementary school in North Carolina
(65th percentile in state)
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Rutherfordton Elementary School

# 9 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Rutherfordton, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  372 Students

Rutherfordton Elementary School is located in the 28139 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Rutherfordton Elementary School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#570 elementary school in North Carolina
(63rd percentile in state)

Rutherfordton Elementary School

# 9 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Rutherfordton, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  372 Students
#570 elementary school in North Carolina
(63rd percentile in state)

Pinnacle Elementary School

# 10 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Rutherfordton, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  217 Students

Pinnacle Elementary School is located in the 28139 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Pinnacle Elementary School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#749 elementary school in North Carolina
(51st percentile in state)

Pinnacle Elementary School

# 10 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Rutherfordton, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  217 Students
#749 elementary school in North Carolina
(51st percentile in state)

Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School

# 11 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  218 Students

Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School is located in the 28043 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#786 elementary school in North Carolina
(49th percentile in state)

Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School

# 11 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  218 Students
#786 elementary school in North Carolina
(49th percentile in state)

Spindale Elementary School

# 12 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Spindale, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  324 Students

Spindale Elementary School is located in the 28160 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Spindale Elementary School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#895 elementary school in North Carolina
(42nd percentile in state)

Spindale Elementary School

# 12 Elementary School in Rutherford County
Spindale, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  324 Students
#895 elementary school in North Carolina
(42nd percentile in state)

Best Middle Schools in Rutherford County

Thomas Jefferson Class Academy

# 1 Middle School in Rutherford County
Mooresboro, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,360 Students

Thomas Jefferson Class Academy is located in the 28114 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Thomas Jefferson Class Academy has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#100 middle school in North Carolina
(87th percentile in state)
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Thomas Jefferson Class Academy

# 1 Middle School in Rutherford County
Mooresboro, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,360 Students
#100 middle school in North Carolina
(87th percentile in state)
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Lake Lure Classical Academy

# 2 Middle School in Rutherford County
Lake Lure, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  442 Students

Lake Lure Classical Academy is located in the 28746 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lake Lure Classical Academy has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#237 middle school in North Carolina
(69th percentile in state)
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Lake Lure Classical Academy

# 2 Middle School in Rutherford County
Lake Lure, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  442 Students
#237 middle school in North Carolina
(69th percentile in state)
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R-S Middle School

# 3 Middle School in Rutherford County
Rutherfordton, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  574 Students

R-S Middle School is located in the 28139 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, R-S Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#323 middle school in North Carolina
(58th percentile in state)

R-S Middle School

# 3 Middle School in Rutherford County
Rutherfordton, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  574 Students
#323 middle school in North Carolina
(58th percentile in state)

Chase Middle School

# 4 Middle School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  501 Students

Chase Middle School is located in the 28043 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Chase Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#375 middle school in North Carolina
(52nd percentile in state)

Chase Middle School

# 4 Middle School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  501 Students
#375 middle school in North Carolina
(52nd percentile in state)

East Rutherford Middle School

# 5 Middle School in Rutherford County
Bostic, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  552 Students

East Rutherford Middle School is located in the 28018 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Rutherford Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#380 middle school in North Carolina
(51st percentile in state)

East Rutherford Middle School

# 5 Middle School in Rutherford County
Bostic, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  552 Students
#380 middle school in North Carolina
(51st percentile in state)

Rutherford Opportunity Center

# 6 Middle School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 6-12  ⋅  119 Students

Rutherford Opportunity Center is located in the 28043 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of ALT from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Rutherford Opportunity Center has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#751 middle school in North Carolina
(3rd percentile in state)

Rutherford Opportunity Center

# 6 Middle School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 6-12  ⋅  119 Students
#751 middle school in North Carolina
(3rd percentile in state)

Best High Schools in Rutherford County

Thomas Jefferson Class Academy

# 1 High School in Rutherford County
Mooresboro, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,360 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

Thomas Jefferson Class Academy is located in the 28114 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Thomas Jefferson Class Academy has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#46 high school in North Carolina
(90th percentile in state)
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Thomas Jefferson Class Academy

# 1 High School in Rutherford County
Mooresboro, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,360 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#46 high school in North Carolina
(90th percentile in state)
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Lake Lure Classical Academy

# 2 High School in Rutherford County
Lake Lure, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  442 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Lake Lure Classical Academy is located in the 28746 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lake Lure Classical Academy has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#149 high school in North Carolina
(67th percentile in state)
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Lake Lure Classical Academy

# 2 High School in Rutherford County
Lake Lure, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  442 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#149 high school in North Carolina
(67th percentile in state)
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Chase High School

# 3 High School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  660 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Chase High School is located in the 28043 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Chase High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#164 high school in North Carolina
(63rd percentile in state)

Chase High School

# 3 High School in Rutherford County
Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  660 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#164 high school in North Carolina
(63rd percentile in state)

East Rutherford High School

# 4 High School in Rutherford County
Bostic, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  659 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17

East Rutherford High School is located in the 28018 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Rutherford High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#215 high school in North Carolina
(52nd percentile in state)

East Rutherford High School

# 4 High School in Rutherford County
Bostic, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  659 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17
#215 high school in North Carolina
(52nd percentile in state)

R-S Central High School

# 5 High School in Rutherford County
Rutherfordton, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  758 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17

R-S Central High School is located in the 28139 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, R-S Central High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#238 high school in North Carolina
(47th percentile in state)

R-S Central High School

# 5 High School in Rutherford County
Rutherfordton, NC (Rutherford County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  758 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17
#238 high school in North Carolina
(47th percentile in state)


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