For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 750 students in 28139, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 28139, NC is R-s Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 28139 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28139, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 28139 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is R-s Central High School, with 90-94% 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 Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28139, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R-s Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
641 Hwy 221 North
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3304
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3304
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28139, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28139, NC include R-s Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28139?
1 public high schools are located in 28139.
What is the racial composition of students in 28139?
28139 public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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