Top Rankings
Newton Conover City Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,654 students in Newton Conover City Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Newton Conover City Schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,734 Schools
# Students
2,654 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newton Conover City Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
31%
22%
% Black
11%
24%
% White
40%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,510 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,418 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,510
$11,168
Spending / Student
$12,418
$11,592
Best Newton Conover City Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shuford Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 Hunsucker Drive
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-1973
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-1973
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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%
Rank: #44.
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 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Newton-conover Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
873 Northern Dr Nw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-4221
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
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 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Conover Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 7th Street Place Sw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton Conover City Schools?
Newton Conover City Schools manages 7 public schools serving 2,654 students.
What is the rank of Newton Conover City Schools?
Newton Conover City Schools is ranked #151 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Conover City Schools?
40% of Newton Conover City Schools students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton Conover City Schools?
Newton Conover City Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Newton Conover City Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,418 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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