R-S Central High School
- 763 Students
- 35.9 Teachers (FTE)
- 21.3:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (828)287-3304 Phone
- http://rschs.rcsnc.org/ Website
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R-S Central High School
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ D (50.8)
763
Students
35.9
Teachers
21.3:1
Student:Teacher
(828)287-3304
Phone
http://rschs.rcsnc.org/
Website
R-S Central High School is a public High school located in Rutherfordton, NORTH CAROLINA, operated by the Rutherford County Schools school district. It serves grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 763 students enrolled; a 21.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
763.0
State avg: 778.0
▼ 2% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
21.28:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▲ 9% worse
Free Lunch %
98.2%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 28% worse
School Details
School Name
R-S Central High School
NCESSCH ID
370408001651
State School ID
NC-810-384
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
641 Hwy 221 North
City
Rutherfordton
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28139
County
Rutherford County
Metro Area
Forest City, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3714
State Leg. Upper
37048
State Leg. Lower
37113
Latitude
35.40263
Longitude
-81.96769
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
763
Total Students
35.9
Teachers FTE
21.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
35.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 35.9 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 749 | 98.2% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Rutherford County Schools
LEAID
3704080
State LEA ID
NC-810
Phone
(828)288-2200
Website
http://www.rcsnc.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Forest City
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$113,641K
Federal Revenue
$27,885K
State Revenue
$64,605K
Local Revenue
$21,151K
Total Expenditure
$116,194K
Instruction Exp.
$64,791K
Support Services
$38,184K
Other Current Exp.
$6,282K
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about R-S Central High School, answered using official NCES data.