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R-S Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
607 Westbrook Dr., Rutherfordton, NC 28139 · (828) 286-4461 · Part of Rutherford County Schools
Students
561
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about R-S Middle School
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 14.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts43%
State average 47.2%
Location
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607 Westbrook Dr., Rutherfordton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6196
Grade 7181
Grade 8184
Enrollment over time
659’20
603’21
574’22
559’23
561’24
Down 14.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 66%Black 14%Two or more races 10%Hispanic 9%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.