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Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford County Schools is a public school district in Forest City, NC with 18 schools, 7,394 students, grades PK–12, a B- district rating and $14,511 of spending per student.

B-TopHap district rating
Rating
B-
Schools
18
Students
7,394
Grades
PK–12
Spending per student
$14,511
Teachers (FTE)
401

18 schools

Schools in this district

District details

Students per teacher
18:1
Total annual spending
$107,294,334
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Headquarters
Forest City, NC
Phone
(828) 288-2200
Website
rcsnc.org
NCES district ID
3704080
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Common questions

About Rutherford County Schools

How is Rutherford County Schools rated?

Rutherford County Schools holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in Rutherford County Schools?

Rutherford County Schools operates 18 schools — 10 primary, 3 middle and 5 high by instruction level.

How many students does Rutherford County Schools serve?

Rutherford County Schools enrolls 7,394 students across 401 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 18 students per teacher.

How much does Rutherford County Schools spend per student?

Rutherford County Schools reports $14,511 of spending per student. Across 7,394 students that is roughly $107,294,334 a year.

What grades does Rutherford County Schools cover?

Rutherford County Schools covers grades PK–12.

Where is Rutherford County Schools located?

Rutherford County Schools is headquartered in Forest City, North Carolina.