- Rutherfordton Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Spindale Elementary School (364:1 vs. 331:1).
- Spindale Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Rutherfordton Elementary School (14 vs. 0).
- Rutherfordton Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Spindale Elementary School (22 vs. 17).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Spindale Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Rutherfordton Elementary School (107 vs. 106).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Rutherfordton Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Spindale Elementary School (22 vs. 17).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Spindale Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Rutherfordton Elementary School (14 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Rutherfordton Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Spindale Elementary School (364:1 vs. 331:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Rutherfordton Elementary School
$14,515.34
Spindale Elementary School
$14,515.34
Local revenue share
Rutherfordton Elementary School
18.6%
Spindale Elementary School
18.6%
State revenue share
Rutherfordton Elementary School
56.9%
Spindale Elementary School
56.9%
Federal revenue share
Rutherfordton Elementary School
24.5%
Spindale Elementary School
24.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Rutherfordton Elementary School
41.6%
Spindale Elementary School
41.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Rutherford County
$49,771
Rutherford County
$49,771
Poverty rate
Rutherford County
17.6%
Rutherford County
17.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Rutherford County
20.7%
Rutherford County
20.7%
Unemployment rate
Rutherford County
4.4%
Rutherford County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.