For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,956 students in 28139, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 255 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 28139, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28139, NC are Pinnacle Elementary School, Rutherfordton Elementary School and R-s Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28139 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28139, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28139, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinnacle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1204 Painters Gap Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Bob Hardin Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3778
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3778
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
R-s Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
641 Hwy 221 North
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3304
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3304
Grades: 9-12
| 758 students
Rank: #44.
R-s Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 Westbrook Dr.
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-4461
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-4461
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28139, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28139, NC include Pinnacle Elementary School, Rutherfordton Elementary School and R-s Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 28139?
4 public schools are located in 28139.
What percentage of students in 28139 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 28139 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28139?
28139 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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