For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 620 students in Forest City, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Forest City, NC are Chase Middle School and Rutherford Opportunity Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest City, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Forest City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Forest City, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chase Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Chase High Rd
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 247-1043
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 247-1043
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Rutherford Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Old Caroleen Road
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 248-5294
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 248-5294
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Forest City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
140 Old Carolean Road
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-5230
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-5230
Grades: K-2
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Forest City, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Forest City, NC include Chase Middle School and Rutherford Opportunity Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Forest City?
2 public middle schools are located in Forest City.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest City?
Forest City public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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