Newton-Conover High School is a public high school located in Newton, North Carolina, and is the one of two secondary schools in Newton-Conover City Schools system, alongside Discovery High School.
Serving 724 students in grades 9-12, Newton-conover High School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newton-Conover High serves the entire district of Newton, NC, covering an area of approximately 20.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newton-conover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Newton-conover High School's student population of 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
724 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Newton-conover High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton-conover High School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
31%
22%
Black
10%
24%
White
43%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton-conover High School's ranking?
Newton-conover High School is ranked #1173 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Newton-conover High School often compared to?
Newton-conover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maiden High School, Hickory High School, Bunker Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newton-conover High School?
The graduation rate of Newton-conover High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Newton-conover High School?
724 students attend Newton-conover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Newton-conover High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newton-conover High School?
Newton-conover High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newton-conover High School offer ?
Newton-conover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newton-conover High School part of?
Newton-conover High School is part of Newton Conover City Schools.
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