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R-S Central High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
641 Hwy 221 North, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 · (828) 287-3304 · Part of Rutherford County Schools
Students
763
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about R-S Central High School
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 5 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
On the path
Where Henrietta kids come from and go next.
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your address
9–12R-S Central High SchoolYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency62%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
641 Hwy 221 North, Rutherfordton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9209
Grade 10186
Grade 11189
Grade 12179
Enrollment over time
739’20
769’21
758’22
750’23
763’24
Up 3.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 71%Black 13%Two or more races 8%Hispanic 8%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.