For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 547 students in Spindale, NC (there are , serving 96 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Spindale, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Spindale, NC are Rutherford Early College High School and Spindale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spindale, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Spindale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Spindale, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rutherford Early College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
286 Icc Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 288-2202
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 288-2202
Grades: 9-13
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Spindale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 N Oak St
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-2861
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-2861
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Spindale, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carver Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
900 Carver St
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-3901
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-3901
Grades: PK
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spindale, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Spindale, NC include Rutherford Early College High School and Spindale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Spindale?
2 public schools are located in Spindale.
What percentage of students in Spindale go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Spindale are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spindale?
Spindale public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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