Best Public Charter Schools in Rutherford County (2025-26)

Best Rutherford County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 449 students in Rutherford County, NC.

The top ranked public charter school in Rutherford County, NC is Lake Lure Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rutherford County, NC public charter school have an score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Rutherford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Rutherford County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lake Lure Classical Academy

Charter School

(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
:

Top 50%

1058 Island Creek Rd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-9292

Gr: K-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Rutherford County, NC

Rutherford County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Carver Center (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

900 Carver St
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-3901

Gr: PK | 206 students Minority enrollment: 40%

Forest City Elementary School (Closed 2007)

140 Old Carolean Road
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-5230

Gr: K-2 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Rutherford County, NC?

The top ranked public charter schools in Rutherford County, NC include Lake Lure Classical Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Rutherford County?

1 public charter schools are located in Rutherford County.

What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford County?

Rutherford County public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).