Top 5 Best 28658 North Carolina Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,833 students in 28658, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 41 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 Discovery High School, Fred T Foard 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 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28658, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 28658, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
301 West 18th St
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 466-5581
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Fred T Foard High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3407 Plateau Road
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1496
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #33.
Jacobs Fork Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3431 Plateau Road
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1827
Grades: 7-8
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Balls Creek Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2620 Balls Creek Road
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4766
Grades: PK-6
| 652 students
Rank: #55.
Newton-conover High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
338 W 15th Street
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 465-0920
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #66.
Startown Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4119 Startown Road
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-1257
Grades: PK-6
| 525 students
Rank: #77.
Blackburn Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4377 W Nc 10 Hwy
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1344
Grades: K-6
| 526 students
Rank: #88.
North Newton Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
221 West 26th St
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #99.
South Newton Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
306 West I Street
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4061
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 28658, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28658, NC include Discovery High School, Fred T Foard High School and Jacobs Fork Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28658, NC?
9 public schools are located in 28658, NC.
What percentage of students in 28658, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28658, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28658, NC?
28658, NC public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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