2023 Best Schools in Rutherford County

• Mooresboro, NC•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  140 reviews

Senior: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is a school that has a rigorous curriculum that prepares its students for college. The teachers here truly want to see the students succeed and are very willing to do anything they can to help make sure the students understand and excel at the curriculum and so much more. The teachers and administration want to make sure every student that attends has as many opportunities to succeed as possible. Over the past few years, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy has expanded its campus with the intent of improving current students' experiences and welcoming more students to the TJCA family. Overall the teachers and students at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy are wonderful, understanding, and caring people.... Read 140 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,358

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  40 reviews

Sophomore: Hi, my name is Tara! I am currently enrolled in Rutherford Early College High otherwise known as REaCH, this is a high school program that you apply for in the eighth grade. When you go to this school you will receive your Associates of Arts credentials along with the traditional high school GED. This school gives many opportunities to those who would not other wise have the chance to get an associates with no charge. It also boost your learning experiences and college credits from a young age, making it easier to transfer to a university after high school.... Read 40 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 208

• Student-teacher ratio 35:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 583

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 190

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: The staff is great. The principle is very nice and understanding. He will answer any questions you may have. The teachers are nice to every student even if you never have the teacher. Everything is taught very well, the teachers teach kids on every level and how they need to learn.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 218

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Friendly staff. Lots of great resources. School is also very clean. Very helpful to my autistic child. She always looks forward to school.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 223

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 431

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 364

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: I know that Chase High School was the best school for my two sons. The experience I've had as a parent of one chase high graduate and a senior at Chase has been a great experience for my family. I have enjoyed and admired the teachers, administrators, and law enforcement there. They have got to know my children personally and have encouraged them to excel and be the best they can be.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• Students 537

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: Pretty good school, teachers were good when I was there. Very helpful and a great school environment. Felt very safe while there.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B

• Students 659

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 324

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 508

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  74 reviews

Junior: Overall East Rutherford High is an awesome school. I Love the administrators, teachers, and most students. East does is best at making sure students are included and not left out. There are many clubs and sports team that help to include everyone. Although there may not be something for everyone the teachers in the class rooms make sure everyone is included. The teachers also connect with their student and make sure to do their best at making sure everything is okay with that student. East's counselors also help to do this by checking in on those student. East also has very nice and helpful lunch ladies and janitors. The lunch ladies work very hard everyday to make sure everyone has something to eat and that the food is good. The janitors also do their best to keep the school as clean and neat as it can be although there are very few of them. East also gives it's student recognition for their accomplishments wether they were in school or out of school.... Read 74 reviews

• grade B

• Students 682

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: After moving to East Rutherford Middle School in 6th grade was great. Having excellent teachers to help me when I struggle and having great guidance counselor to support.... Read 5 reviews

• grade B

• Students 584

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  115 reviews

Senior: As an upcoming senior, I can say that throughout COVID, my school did an excellent job of maintaining positivity and reaching out to students. COVID is and was something that took a major toll on many students mental health. During COVID, I found that I lost all motivation to do my school work and developed a fear of online learning. I missed my friends, teammates, and most importantly, I missed being in the classroom. My teachers did an excellent job encouraging me and making sure I knew that I was not alone. I am Student Body Historian and one thing that I would like to see change is the school spirit. Freshman year (before covid hit), everybody went to sporting events and participated in spirit weeks, but this past year it seems as though that spirit we once acquired has been lost. I would like to see students looking forward to come to school and enjoying every second of their high school years. High school is the best times of our lives and we should not take it for granted.... Read 115 reviews

• grade B

• Students 739

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  103 reviews

Alum: I absolutely love Chase High! The faculty is super helpful and there are tons of activities, clubs, etc. for students to join! I excelled in my english courses thanks to some pretty phenomenal instructors and made many friends. I also found out how many true friends I had and how many were really just acquaintances. I learned leadership school, college success skills, nutrition and health skills. I learned how to stay in shape, eat healthy, keep my grades up, and excel in life. I am truly proud to be part of the Chase High Alumni!! I bleed blue and gold! Trojans for life!... Read 103 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 622

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 378

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Lake Lure, NC•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.23 out of 5  30 reviews

Parent: We have 3 children attending this school. The staff and teachers are awesome! This school is geared towards individual learning and we believe our kids are excelling above and beyond compared to a public school environment due to classroom size. All teachers are very communicative with us, which feels very personalized. The report card rating is very unfair on this site. The school currently has no cafeteria, so pack lunches! Not a problem period. Administration is great, so the D minus is not a fair assumption. Our kids absolutely love Lake Lure Classical Academy!... Read 30 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 523

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Rutherford County Schools, NC•

• 6-12

• grade C+

• Students 87

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Spindale, NC•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: Great school. Lots of opportunity to grow in your unique gift. Many activities and extra-curricular events as well. Based in Word of Faith Fellowship church.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 96

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Rutherfordton, NC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Freshman: Trinity is the best school I have been to. They have wonderful teachers and are even building new highschool classrooms, the school puts on events such as a 5k and fitness fair.The science and biology classes at the school have wonderful teachers. The homeroom highschool teacher is awsome and arranges field trips for us to colleges and other education destinations.... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 235

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Bostic, NC•

• Private School•

• 1-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 13

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1