Rutherfordton, NC Public Schools

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5%

Avg. test scores NAT. AVG.

3%

High school dipl. NAT. AVG.

17%

Bachelors degree NAT. AVG.

Rutherfordton school information

Index	Rutherfordton	North Carolina	National
Average Test Scores	45%	43%	48%
Student/Teacher ratio	14:1	15:1	16:1
Total public schools	5	1,895	79,221
Total private schools	2	510	24,874
Total post-secondary schools	n/a	183	7,963

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Key findings

The school test scores in Rutherfordton are 5% lower than the national average
There are approximately 5 public schools in Rutherfordton
81.5% of people in Rutherfordton have completed 8th grade
80.3% of people in Rutherfordton have completed high school
25.0% of people in Rutherfordton have completed a bachelors degree

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Education level achieved in Rutherfordton

Index	Rutherfordton	North Carolina	National
Completed 8th grade	81.5%	83.4%	84.3%
Completed high school	80.3%	81.9%	83.0%
Completed some college	57.1%	59.9%	59.4%
Completed associate degree	36.9%	38.1%	38.5%
Completed bachelors	25.0%	29.0%	30.3%
Completed masters	9.4%	10.2%	11.5%
Completed professional degree	1.8%	2.9%	3.3%
Completed doctorate	0.0%	1.3%	1.3%

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There are a total of 5 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Rutherfordton. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Rutherfordton, NC schools is 45%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Rutherfordton, NC, an average of 81.5% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 80.3% have completed high school.

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City	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
Mooresboro, NC	220	73%	51.0%
Columbus, NC	1,240	59%	21.9%
Ellenboro, NC	794	58%	19.8%
Spindale, NC	4,193	57%	17.7%
Cliffside, NC	707	52%	8.3%
Rutherfordton, NC	4,071	45%	5.5%

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
Pocomoke City, MD	4,072	59%	23.6%
Monte Vista, CO	4,072	35%	27.1%
Egg Harbor City, NJ	4,072	25%	48.6%
Hazlehurst, GA	4,069	40%	17.4%
Mosinee, WI	4,075	46%	5.2%
Rutherfordton, NC	4,071	45%	5.5%

Source: The Rutherfordton, NC education data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and from the National Center for Education Statistics. The average school test scores are based on all schools that completed test scores within the state. Average test scores are conducted by each state independently and the type of tests may change from one state to another. Test scores were not available for all schools within the state, but were available for the vast majority.