📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Bostic, NC · Rutherford County

Rutherford County Schools

Grades Pre-K – Ungraded · 7,527 students · 18 schools · 12 zip codes

8
out of 10 Rating Good
State reading & math proficiency · 79th percentile among North Carolina districts. Ranked within North Carolina only — not comparable across states.
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School District · North Carolina
Rutherford County Schools
📍 Bostic, NC · Rutherford County · NCES LEAID 3704080
8/10
Rating
7,527
Students
18
Schools
Pre-K – Ungraded
Grade Span
12
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Phone
(828)288-2200
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District Mailing Address
382 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043
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Enrollment
7,527 students
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Schools
18
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County
Rutherford County, NC
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3704080
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Rutherford County Schools12 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
28018BosticRutherford CountyNC
28019CaroleenRutherford CountyNC
28024CliffsideRutherford CountyNC
28040EllenboroRutherford CountyNC
28043Forest CityRutherford CountyNC
28074HarrisRutherford CountyNC
28076HenriettaRutherford CountyNC
28139RutherfordtonRutherford CountyNC
28160SpindaleRutherford CountyNC
28167Union MillsRutherford CountyNC
28720Chimney RockRutherford CountyNC
28746Lake LureRutherford CountyNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Rutherford County Schools?▼
Rutherford County Schools serves 12 zip codes: 28018, 28019, 28024, 28040, 28043, 28074, 28076, 28139, 28160, 28167, 28720, 28746. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Rutherford County Schools rated?▼
Rutherford County Schools has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 79th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Rutherford County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 7,527 students across 18 schools for Rutherford County Schools.
What grades does Rutherford County Schools serve?▼
Rutherford County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact Rutherford County Schools?▼
You can reach Rutherford County Schools by phone at (828)288-2200 or by mail at 382 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford County Schools is a public school district serving 12 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Rutherford County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 79th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (828)288-2200 before making a housing decision.

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