Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School vs Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School and Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.2 out of 10. Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is significantly larger with 487 students, about 2.0× the size of Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School (244). In math proficiency, Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School leads at 52.0%.
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Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Forest City, NC
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
487 students
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Forest City, NC
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
244 students
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| Metric | Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.1 | 6.7 |
| Growth Score | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.4% | 97.5% |
| Environment Score | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| State Rank | #1,487 of 2,660 | #1,202 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 44th | 55th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 46.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 487 | 244 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.4% | 97.5% |
| District | Rutherford County Schools | Rutherford County Schools |
| City | Forest City | Forest City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Forest City (28043) | Forest City (28043) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,746 | $41,746 |
| Median Home Value | $176,100 | $176,100 |
| Median Rent | $744 | $744 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.9% | 17.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% | 23.8% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 24 min |