For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,352 students in 28613, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 542 private students). 81% 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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28613, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 722 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
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, NC?
5 public schools are located in 28613, NC.
What percentage of students in 28613, NC go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 28613, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28613, NC?
28613, NC public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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