Rutherford Early College High School
Spindale, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–13
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 82.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | A | A | B |
| School performance score | 90 | 87 | 82 |
| School achievement score | 91.3 | 88.9 | 85 |
| Reading and math | 94.8% | 90% | 88% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 90.5% | 73% | 64% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 69.2% | 82.8% | 68.8% |
| School growth score | 82.8 | 79.4 | 68.3 |
| Growth status | Met | Met | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
14.423 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 15.873 | 5.025 | 14.423 |
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
9.62 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 | 26.46 | 60.30 | 9.62 |
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 | 192 | 202 |
| Suspended out of school | 2.6% · 5 | 5.4% · 11 |
| Suspended in school | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Town, Distant
Enrollment
202 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino11.4%
White71.8%
Black or African American5.0%
Asian3.5%
Two or More Races7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Public school directory
NCES ID 370408002793
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 202 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
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