Overview
Rutherford Early College High School is a public high serving grades 9–13 in Spindale, North Carolina. The school enrolls 202 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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
33.7:1 — larger classes than typical
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 Span9–13
DistrictRutherford County Schools
County37161
CitySpindale
ZIP28160
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370408002793
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment202
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)