New Dimensions

550 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Dimensions ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Dimensions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

New Dimensions's student population of 569 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2000

School Rankings

New Dimensions ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Dimensions is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#508 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(21-22)
66%
51%
65%
50%
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
4%
24%
White
88%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
(22-23)
13.7%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Dimensions's ranking?
New Dimensions is ranked #508 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are New Dimensions often compared to?
New Dimensionsis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Elementary School, W A Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend New Dimensions?
569 students attend New Dimensions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of New Dimensions students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Dimensions?
New Dimensions has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Dimensions offer ?
New Dimensions offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Dimensions part of?
New Dimensions is part of The New Dimensions School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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