Education & Child Care

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Over 10,000 school-age children attend the 16 public schools, one charter school and several private schools in Rutherford County. There is also an active home schooling association. The Rutherford County Schools operate with three regional high schools: Chase, East Rutherford and Rutherfordton-Spindale (R-S) Central.

A charter school called Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy opened in 1999 serving grades 6 to 12.

Private Schools with open enrollments include the Trinity School and the Master's Academy.

Isothermal Community College, located in Spindale, offers a college transfer program, technical courses and an extensive array of continuing education courses as well as multiple two-year degree programs.