Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 28043

12 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Forest City

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Rutherford County Schools
1.3 mi
71%
+8 vs state
57%
+1 vs state
74%
+6 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 66% in 2022-23 → 64% in 2025-26 98% 20% 460 White 58%
Rutherford Opportunity Center
Grades 6–12 Alternative · Rutherford County Schools
1.4 mi
5%
−46 vs state · 2024-25
13%
−40 vs state · 2024-25
18%
−42 vs state · 2024-25
3% Average of math, English and science: 6% in 2021-22 → 9% in 2024-25 96% 27% 82 White 71%
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Rutherford County Schools
2.4 mi
48%
−15 vs state
47%
−9 vs state
55%
−12 vs state
19% Average of math, English and science: 66% in 2022-23 → 47% in 2025-26 98% 22% 459 Black 35%
Rutherford Early College High School
Grades 9–13 · Rutherford County Schools
2.9 mi
47%
+5 vs state
95%
+31 vs state
80%
+22 vs state
21% Average of math, English and science: 92% in 2022-23 → 71% in 2025-26 99% 3% 208 White 72%
Harris Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Rutherford County Schools
3.1 mi
77%
+14 vs state
66%
+10 vs state
78%
+10 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 70% in 2022-23 → 72% in 2025-26 96% 18% 434 White 85%
Chase Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Rutherford County Schools
3.2 mi
52%
−4 vs state
59%
+4 vs state
72%
+3 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 97% 17% 484 White 70%
East Rutherford High School
Grades 9–12 · Rutherford County Schools
3.5 mi
22%
−20 vs state
52%
−12 vs state
43%
−16 vs state
13% Average of math, English and science: 50% in 2022-23 → 37% in 2025-26 98% 16% 623 White 66%
East Rutherford Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Rutherford County Schools
4.1 mi
43%
−13 vs state
44%
−12 vs state
60%
−8 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 49% in 2022-23 → 43% in 2025-26 99% 17% 533 White 66%
Chase High School
Grades 9–12 · Rutherford County Schools
4.5 mi
63%
+21 vs state
65%
+1 vs state
61%
+2 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 55% in 2022-23 → 64% in 2025-26 99% 15% 596 White 72%
Spindale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Rutherford County Schools
4.9 mi
60%
−4 vs state
46%
−10 vs state
67%
−1 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 50% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 95% 24% 337 White 50%
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
Grades K–12 Charter · Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
5.0 mi
81%
+21 vs state
78%
+22 vs state
94%
+26 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 75% in 2022-23 → 79% in 2025-26 — 10% 1,330 White 68%
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Rutherford County Schools
6.0 mi
80%
+16 vs state
71%
+16 vs state
86%
+19 vs state
17% Average of math, English and science: 59% in 2022-23 → 76% in 2025-26 95% 22% 397 White 70%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).