Startown Elementary vs South Newton Elementary
South Newton Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 5.5/10. Startown Elementary is significantly larger with 534 students, about 1.6× the size of South Newton Elementary (326). In math proficiency, Startown Elementary leads at 52.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Startown Elementary
Newton, NC
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
534 students
South Newton Elementary
Newton, NC
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
326 students
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| Metric | Startown Elementary | South Newton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Growth Score | 4.5 | 9.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59% | 78.2% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| State Rank | #1,890 of 2,660 | #299 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 29th | 89th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Startown Elementary | South Newton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 48.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newton (28658) | Newton (28658) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,805 | $67,805 |
| Median Home Value | $192,500 | $192,500 |
| Median Rent | $933 | $933 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.3% | 19.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 24 min |