For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,800 students in Newton, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton, NC are Fred T Foard High School, Discovery High School and Newton-conover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Newton, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton-conover High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, NC (2026-27)
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 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
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 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newton, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton, NC include Fred T Foard High School, Discovery High School and Newton-conover High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton?
3 public high schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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