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Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School

Forest City, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Rutherford County Schools

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About Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is a public school in Forest City, North Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 460 students in 2024-25. There are about 19.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (23.9 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 11 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in Rutherford County. It is one of 18 schools in Rutherford County Schools.

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School facts

Address	100 Forrest Hunt Drive, Forest City, NC 28043
Phone	(828) 245-2161
School district	Rutherford County Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	460
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23.9
Students per teacher	19.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Rutherford County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370408000909). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Rutherford Opportunity CenterPublic · Grades 6 to 12Forest City · 2 mi Chase Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Forest City · 2.2 mi East Rutherford High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bostic, NC · 3.3 mi Harris Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Forest City · 3.3 mi Forest City-Dunbar Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Forest City · 3.4 mi Chase High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Forest City · 3.6 mi Thomas Jefferson Classical AcademyCharter · Grades K to 12Mooresboro, NC · 3.7 mi Faith AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades 8 to 9Forest City · 3.8 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School serve?

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School reported 460 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?

About 19.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 460 students and 23.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School a public or charter school?

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School in?

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is part of Rutherford County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/rutherford-county-schools/

Where is Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School located?

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is at 100 Forrest Hunt Drive, Forest City, NC 28043. The phone number is (828) 245-2161.

How many other schools are near Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?

There are 11 other schools within 5 miles of Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School in our directory.