- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rutherfordton, NC
R-S Middle School
Federal NCES profile for R-S Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370408000925
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R-S Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rutherfordton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
R-S Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R-S Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rutherfordton, NC.
School address
District: Rutherford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370408000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
R-S Middle School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370408000925 · Rutherfordton, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 14:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: R-S Central High School (763 students)
R-S Middle School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
R-S Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R-S Central Hi
R-S Central High School
763 students
- East Rutherfor
East Rutherford High School
623 students
- Chase High Sch
Chase High School
596 students
- Ellenboro Elem
Ellenboro Elementary School
567 students
- This school
R-S Middle School
561 students
- East Rutherfor
East Rutherford Middle School
533 students
What this shows R-S Middle School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How R-S Middle School compares
R-S Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, R-S Middle School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County Schools reports $14,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R-S Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-S Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rutherford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chase High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rutherford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R-S Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about R-S Middle School
How many students attend R-S Middle School?
R-S Middle School has 561 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rutherfordton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R-S Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at R-S Middle School is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R-S Middle School?
99.5% of students at R-S Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R-S Middle School?
The largest demographic group at R-S Middle School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Rutherfordton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R-S Middle School?
R-S Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R-S Middle School rank among public schools in Rutherfordton?
By Resource Investment Index, R-S Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rutherfordton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rutherford County Schools?
Besides R-S Middle School, Rutherford County Schools also operates R-S Central High School (763 students), East Rutherford High School (623 students), and Chase High School (596 students). See the Rutherford County Schools district page for the complete list.