R-S Middle School

Rutherford County Schools
607 Westbrook Dr.
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
561 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
R-S Middle School, located in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub within the Rutherford County School district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, R-S Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs. The school's official website highlights its commitment to maintaining clear communication between faculty, parents, and students to ensure a supportive learning atmosphere. By focusing on both scholarly achievement and character building, the institution strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the unique needs of middle-school-aged children.
561
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    373 (66.5%)
  • Black
    78 (13.9%)
  • Two or More
    56 (10.0%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (9.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rutherford County Schools
Phone: (828)286-4461
Website: http://rsms.rcsnc.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 551
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 196
Grade 7 181
Grade 8 184
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
East Rutherford Middle School
Rutherford County Schools
533 Students
259 East Church Street
Bostic, NC 28018 (8.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th