Serving 119 students in grades 6-12, Rutherford Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Rutherford Opportunity Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherford Opportunity Center is 0.55, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutherford Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Rutherford Opportunity Center is 55-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rutherford Opportunity Center?
119 students attend Rutherford Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rutherford Opportunity Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford Opportunity Center?
Rutherford Opportunity Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rutherford Opportunity Center offer ?
Rutherford Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Rutherford Opportunity Center part of?
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