What grades does R-S Central High School serve?

As a High school, R-S Central High School serves students in Rutherfordton, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is R-S Central High School located?

You can find R-S Central High School in Rutherfordton, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at R-S Central High School?

At R-S Central High School, there are approximately 15.6 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Rutherfordton, NC?

R-S Central High School is among the schools serving Rutherfordton, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

NCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

R-S Central High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Rutherfordton, North Carolina|Rutherford County Schools

Rutherfordton, NC 28139

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

750

Student:Teacher

15.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

Rutherford County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

98.9%

Phone

(828)287-3304

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40-44%

Math Proficiency

60-64%

Graduation Rate

90-94%

Chronic Absenteeism

17.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

11 courses offered

55 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

155 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

81 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

163 test takers

Athletics

18 sports, 28 teams

367 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

799

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

70.63

89% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,515

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,608

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,098

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 57%Local 19%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.1%

Below 150% poverty line

6.0%

Unemployment rate

11.9%

Uninsured residents

14.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,392

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,295

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

398 (31%)

Other Health Impairment

282 (22%)

Speech/Language Impairment

246 (19%)

Autism

138 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

95 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

14 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

763

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about R-S Central High School

Enrollment at R-S Central High School stands at 750 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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