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#1114 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 42% in state
Chase Middle School
Middle School · Rutherford County Schools · Forest City, NC
A Rutherford County Schools middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
840 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
- Math 55% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chase Middle School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chase Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,858/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,746
Median home value
$176,100
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,428 | Compare → |
| East Rutherford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
| R-s Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 559 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rutherford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chase Middle School is listed in Rutherford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chase Middle School
Chase Middle School is a public middle school in Forest City, NC, part of Rutherford County Schools, serving approximately 481 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,114 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chase Middle School
What grades does Chase Middle School serve?
Chase Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chase Middle School?
Chase Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chase Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chase Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chase Middle School rank in NC?
Chase Middle School ranks #1,114 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Chase Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chase Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chase Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chase Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chase Middle School a charter school?
No, Chase Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chase Middle School a Title I school?
No, Chase Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chase Middle School?
99.4% of students at Chase Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (828) 247-1043
- Area population (ZIP 28043)
- 20,896
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28043; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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