For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,745 students in 28658, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28658, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28658, NC are Fred T Foard High School, Discovery High School and Jacobs Fork Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28658 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28658, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28658, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred T Foard High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3407 Plateau Road
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1496
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1496
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Discovery High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 West 18th St
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 466-5581
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 466-5581
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Jacobs Fork Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3431 Plateau Road
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1827
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1827
Gr: 7-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Balls Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2620 Balls Creek Road
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4766
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4766
Gr: PK-6 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Startown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4119 Startown Road
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-1257
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-1257
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4377 W Nc 10 Hwy
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1344
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1344
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Newton-conover High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
338 W 15th Street
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 465-0920
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 465-0920
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
North Newton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 West 26th St
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-2631
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-2631
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
South Newton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 West I Street
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4061
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4061
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28658, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28658, NC include Fred T Foard High School, Discovery High School and Jacobs Fork Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28658?
9 public schools are located in 28658.
What percentage of students in 28658 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28658 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28658?
28658 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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