For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,237 students in 28613, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 555 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 28613, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28613, NC are Shuford Elementary School, Newton-conover Middle School and Lyle Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28613 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28613, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28613, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shuford Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 Hunsucker Drive
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-1973
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-1973
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Newton-conover Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
873 Northern Dr Nw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-4221
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Lyle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1845 Edgewater Drive Nw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-0299
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-0299
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Saint Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
684 30th Street Ne
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 256-2570
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 256-2570
Gr: K-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Conover Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 7th Street Place Sw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28613, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28613, NC include Shuford Elementary School, Newton-conover Middle School and Lyle Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28613?
5 public schools are located in 28613.
What percentage of students in 28613 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 28613 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28613?
28613 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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