Overview

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is a public school in Forest City, NC, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 10 elementary schools in Rutherford County School District.
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School Rating

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
8/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

286 Learning Parkway
Forest City, NC 28043
School leader: Ms Natalie Brown
(828) 245-4978
(828) 245-4444
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