How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chase High School | R-S Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Forest City, NC | Rutherfordton, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 596 | 561 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.2% | 99.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chase High School | R-S Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,397 | $16,397 |
| District | Rutherford County Schools | Rutherford County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chase High School | R-S Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.3% | 66.5% |
| African American | 6.2% | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% | 9.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 10.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chase High School | R-S Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 198.7:1 | 561:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 72.0% | 56.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 74 | 156 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.