Top Rankings
Newton Conover City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,678 students in Newton Conover City Schools School District. 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 School District 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
2,678 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Newton Conover City Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 320 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 87% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
214 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
822 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
21%
# Black Students
290 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
11%
25%
# White Students
1,100 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
41%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
252 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
170
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
199
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
183
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
254
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
241
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
213
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,398 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,307 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,398
$11,187
Spending / Student
$12,307
$11,612
Best Newton Conover City Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton Conover City Schools School District?
Newton Conover City Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,678 students.
What is the rank of Newton Conover City Schools School District?
Newton Conover City Schools School District is ranked #151 out of 320 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Conover City Schools School District?
41% of Newton Conover City Schools School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton Conover City Schools School District?
Newton Conover City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Newton Conover City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,307 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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