For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,837 students in Newton, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, NC are Discovery High School, Fred T Foard High School and Newton-conover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Newton, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Discovery High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
301 West 18th St
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 466-5581
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 466-5581
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Fred T Foard High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3407 Plateau Road
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1496
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1496
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #33.
Newton-conover High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
338 W 15th Street
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 465-0920
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 465-0920
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, NC include Discovery High School, Fred T Foard High School and Newton-conover High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton, NC?
3 public high schools are located in Newton, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton, NC?
Newton, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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