Top Rankings
Newton Conover City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,870 students in Newton Conover City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Newton Conover City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
2,870 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Newton Conover City Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 321 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
243 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
847 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
20%
# Black Students
318 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
11%
25%
# White Students
1,198 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
42%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
263 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
218
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
202
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
242
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
213
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,569 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,484 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,569
$11,354
Spending / Student
$11,484
$11,785
Best Newton Conover City Schools School District Public Schools (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.
Shuford Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 Hunsucker Drive
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-1973
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-1973
Grades: PK-5
| 451 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
Rank: #44.
Conover Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 7th Street Place Sw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Newton-conover Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
873 Northern Dr Nw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-4221
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-4221
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #66.
North Newton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 West 26th St
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-2631
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
South Newton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 West I Street
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4061
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4061
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton Conover City Schools School District?
Newton Conover City Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,870 students.
What is the rank of Newton Conover City Schools School District?
Newton Conover City Schools School District is ranked #131 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Conover City Schools School District?
42% of Newton Conover City Schools School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton Conover City Schools School District?
Newton Conover City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Newton Conover City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,484 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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