For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 449 students in Rutherford County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Rutherford County, NC is Lake Lure Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Rutherford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rutherford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Lure Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1058 Island Creek Rd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-9292
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-9292
Gr: K-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Rutherford County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rutherford County, NC include Lake Lure Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Rutherford County?
1 public charter schools are located in Rutherford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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