R-S Central High School
Rutherfordton, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 64.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | B | C | C |
| School performance score | 73 | 65 | 64 |
| School achievement score | 69.4 | 66.7 | 65.1 |
| Reading and math | 53.4% | 49.9% | 48% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 65.2% | 63.8% | 61.7% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 90.1% | 94.2% | Above 95% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | 94.8% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 69% | 59.7% | 38% |
| School growth score | 87.7 | 58.6 | 59.6 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
22.026 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 20.576 | 12.414 | 22.026 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
213.66 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 234.57 | 198.62 | 213.66 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 755 | 745 |
| Suspended out of school | 14.8% · 112 | 13.2% · 98 |
| Suspended in school | 15.6% · 118 | 10.1% · 75 |
| Expelled | 0.3% · 2 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
750 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino7.5%
White72.3%
Black or African American13.1%
Asian0.4%
Two or More Races6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370408001651
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 750 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.4
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24