Rutherford Opportunity Center

140 Old Caroleen Road
Forest City, NC 28043
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Bottom 50%
Serving 119 students in grades 6-12, Rutherford Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rutherford Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Rutherford Opportunity Center's student population of 119 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
119 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Rutherford Opportunity Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherford Opportunity Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2570 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rutherford Opportunity Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rutherford Opportunity Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rutherford Opportunity Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rutherford Opportunity Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rutherford Opportunity Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rutherford Opportunity Center and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rutherford Opportunity Center and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rutherford Opportunity Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rutherford Opportunity Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Rutherford Opportunity Center and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
55-59%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Rutherford Opportunity Center and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rutherford Opportunity Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rutherford Opportunity Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rutherford Opportunity Center's ranking?
Rutherford Opportunity Center is ranked #2570 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rutherford Opportunity Center often compared to?
Rutherford Opportunity Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Career Readiness Academy At Mosley Plc, Foothills Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutherford Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Rutherford Opportunity Center is 55-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rutherford Opportunity Center?
119 students attend Rutherford Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rutherford Opportunity Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford Opportunity Center?
Rutherford Opportunity Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rutherford Opportunity Center offer ?
Rutherford Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Rutherford Opportunity Center part of?
Rutherford Opportunity Center is part of Rutherford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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