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Discovery High School vs. Fred T Foard High School

Should you attend Discovery High School or Fred T Foard High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Discovery High School
301 West 18th St
Newton, NC 28658
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Fred T Foard High School
3407 Plateau Road
Newton, NC 28658
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Discovery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Fred T Foard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 162 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 956 students in grades 9-12, Fred T Foard High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
162 students
956 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fred T Foard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fred T Foard High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fred T Foard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fred T Foard High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#644 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#350 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fred T Foard High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in NC)
75-79%
(Top 10% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fred T Foard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 5% in NC)
63%
(Top 30% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fred T Foard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 10% in NC)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fred T Foard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in NC)
91%
(Top 30% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Discovery High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fred T Foard High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fred T Foard High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
25
229
Grade 10 Students
35
251
Grade 11 Students
46
239
Grade 12 Students
56
219

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fred T Foard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1992-93 school year.
% Asian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fred T Foard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fred T Foard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fred T Foard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fred T Foard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fred T Foard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fred T Foard High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fred T Foard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fred T Foard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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