Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rutherfordton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Rutherfordton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherfordton Elementary School is 0.52, 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Rutherfordton Elementary School?
391 students attend Rutherfordton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rutherfordton Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherfordton Elementary School?
Rutherfordton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rutherfordton Elementary School offer ?
Rutherfordton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rutherfordton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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