Average Teacher Salary in Rutherford County Schools
The average teacher salary in Rutherford County Schools is $37,898.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $21,120 | $16,320 | $17,850 | $20,210 | $23,540 | $26,630 |
| Kindergarten | $42,300 | $31,840 | $36,160 | $41,220 | $48,460 | $56,360 |
| Elementary | $41,120 | $29,950 | $34,620 | $40,430 | $47,570 | $53,270 |
| Middle school | $41,280 | $30,920 | $35,120 | $40,790 | $47,230 | $52,480 |
| High school | $43,670 | $30,740 | $36,690 | $43,570 | $50,980 | $58,100 |
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General Facts
- Staff: 1,432
- Full time teachers: 659
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 15 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 263
- Instructional Coordinators: 16
- Elementary Teachers: 277
- Kindergarten Teachers: not available
- Pre-K Teachers: not available
- High School Teachers: 359
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 9,404
Financial Statistics for Rutherford County Schools
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $24,325,000
- Revenue from state sources: $57,701,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $10,703,000
- Total revenue: $92,729,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $51,348,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $53,574,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $13,207,000
- Expenditures per student: $327,000
- Total expenditures: $87,206,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $27,629,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $8,193,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $0
Information on Schools within Rutherford County Schools
Elementary Schools within the Rutherford County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cliffside Elementary
Hwy 221a North Main St
Cliffside, NC 28024 828-657-6004
|
|
16 to 1 | 27 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Ellenboro Elementary
Piney Mountain Church Rd
Ellenboro, NC 28040 828-453-8185
|
|
14 to 1 | 39 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Forrest W Hunt Elementary
100 Forrest Hunt Dr
Forest City, NC 28043 828-245-2161
|
|
17 to 1 | 26 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Harris Elementary
3330 Us 221 South Hwy
Forest City, NC 28043 828-248-2354
|
|
15 to 1 | 38 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Mt Vernon-ruth Elementary
2785 Hudlow Rd
Forest City, NC 28043 828-287-4792
|
|
16 to 1 | 20 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Paul L Dunbar School
286 Learning Parkway
Forest City, NC 28043 828-245-4978
|
|
15 to 1 | 32 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Pinnacle Elementary
1204 Painters Gap Rd
Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-287-3440
|
|
16 to 1 | 26 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Rutherfordton Elementary
134 Maplacee St
Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-287-3778
|
|
17 to 1 | 23 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Spindale Elementary
201 North Oak St
Spindale, NC 28160 828-286-2861
|
|
17 to 1 | 29 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Sunshine Elementary
231 Toney Rd
Bostic, NC 28018 828-245-0658
|
|
15 to 1 | 18 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Rutherford County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chase Middle
840 Chase High Rd
Forest City, NC 28043 828-247-1044
|
|
15 to 1 | 48 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
East Rutherford Middle
259 East Church St
Bostic, NC 28018 828-245-4836
|
|
14 to 1 | 47 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
R School Middle
545 Charlotte Rd
Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-286-4461
|
|
15 to 1 | 51 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Rutherford County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chase High
1603 Chase High Rd
Forest City, NC 28043 828-245-7668
|
|
16 to 1 | 56 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
East Rutherford High
Cavalier Dr
Forest City, NC 28043 828-245-6424
|
|
13 to 1 | 66 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
R School Central
Hwy 221
Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-287-3304
|
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15 to 1 | 72 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
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Rutherford County Early College High
286 Icc Loop Rd
Spindale, NC 28160 828-286-3636
|
|
26 to 1 | 6 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
Other Schools within the Rutherford County Schools (Alternative, Special Education)
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rutherford Opportunity Center
171 Cherry Mt St
Ellenboro, NC 28040 828-453-7700
|
|
4 to 1 | 15 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $16,270
- Median family income: $37,787
- Median male income: $24,026
- Median female income: $16,532
- Median income of a renter: $20,586
- Median income of a home owner: $36,080
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 5,195 4,425 4,325 3,110 1,025
