Top Rankings
The New Dimensions School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 569 students in The New Dimensions School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in The New Dimensions School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,729 Schools
# Students
569 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The New Dimensions School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 325 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.6%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,981 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$10,135
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$9,981
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Best The New Dimensions School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Dimensions
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5753
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5753
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The New Dimensions School District?
The New Dimensions School District manages 1 public schools serving 569 students.
What is the rank of The New Dimensions School District?
The New Dimensions School District is ranked #55 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in The New Dimensions School District?
88% of The New Dimensions School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The New Dimensions School District?
The New Dimensions School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is The New Dimensions School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,981 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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