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Rutherford Early College High School

286 Icc Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 191 students in grades 9-13, Rutherford Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Rutherford Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Rutherford Early College High School's student population of 191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
191 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Rutherford Early College High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherford Early College High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#76 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rutherford Early College High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rutherford Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rutherford Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rutherford Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rutherford Early College High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Rutherford Early College High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rutherford Early College High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rutherford Early College High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rutherford Early College High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rutherford Early College High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rutherford Early College High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rutherford Early College High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Rutherford Early College High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Rutherford Early College High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rutherford Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rutherford Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutherford Early College High School's ranking?
Rutherford Early College High School is ranked #76 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutherford Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Rutherford Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rutherford Early College High School?
191 students attend Rutherford Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rutherford Early College High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford Early College High School?
Rutherford Early College High School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rutherford Early College High School offer ?
Rutherford Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Rutherford Early College High School part of?
Rutherford Early College High School is part of Rutherford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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