Best Public High Schools in Spindale, NC (2025-26)

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Best Spindale Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 202 students in Spindale, NC.

The top ranked public high school in Spindale, NC is Rutherford Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Spindale, NC public high school have an score of 85% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and score of 85% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Spindale have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.

Spindale, NC public high school have a of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Rutherford Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Spindale, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Rutherford Early College High School

(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
:

10/

Top 5%

286 Icc Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 288-2202

Gr: 9-13 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

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Spindale, North Carolina 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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Spindale, NC?

The top ranked public high schools in Spindale, NC include Rutherford Early College High School.

How many public high schools are located in Spindale?

1 public high schools are located in Spindale.

What is the racial composition of students in Spindale?

Spindale public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).