Serious incidents run well below the district average, and reporting is largely complete, with one or more categories missing.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 0 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack without weapon | 4 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 0 | Minor |
Ellenboro Elementary School ranks #1 of 13 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spindale Elementary School | PK–05 | 67 | B |
| Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | PK–05 | 53 | B |
| Rutherfordton Elementary School | PK–05 | 46 | B |
| Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School | KG–05 | 41 | B |
| R-S Middle School | 06–08 | 37 | B |
| Chase High School | 09–12 | 35 | B |
| East Rutherford High School | 09–12 | 30 | B |
| Rutherford Opportunity Center | 06–12 | 28 | B |