B−
Chase Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
840 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 · (828) 247-1043 · Part of Rutherford County Schools
Students
484
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Chase Middle School
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 9.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency35%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 47.2%
Location
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840 Chase High Rd, Forest City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6150
Grade 7171
Grade 8163
Enrollment over time
537’20
517’21
501’22
481’23
484’24
Down 9.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 70%Hispanic 17%Two or more races 7%Black 6%
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.