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R-S Central High School

PublicGrades 9–12
Rutherfordton, North Carolina · Rutherford County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students750
Student:Teacher15.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
R-S Central
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
750
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
99%+20.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

R-S Central High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. The school enrolls 750 students. It is part of the Rutherford County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictRutherford County Schools
County37161
CityRutherfordton
ZIP28139
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370408001651

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment750

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)