Newton Conover City Schools School District
School District · Newton, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,359
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,359
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Newton Conover City Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Newton Conover City Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
North Newton Elementary
Newton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shuford Elementary
Conover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Discovery High School
Newton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#31 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,359
$753 vs North Carolina median
District size
2,678 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
The short answer
Newton Conover City Schools ranks #31 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Newton Conover City Schools's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Newton Elementary (8.4/10), Shuford Elementary (8.0/10), and Discovery High School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Newton Conover City Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Newton Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Shuford Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Discovery High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | South Newton Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Newton-conover Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Conover Special Education | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Newton-conover High | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Newton Conover City Schools
Newton Conover City Schools is a Newton, North Carolina school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,678 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $12,359 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Newton Conover City Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Newton Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Newton Conover City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 53.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Newton Conover City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Newton Conover City Schools with test data.
Schools in Newton Conover City Schools
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Newton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,678
- Teachers (FTE)
- 182
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newton Conover City Schools?
Newton Conover City Schools has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Newton Conover City Schools?
The average composite rating for Newton Conover City Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Newton Conover City Schools?
Newton Conover City Schools spends $12,359 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newton Conover City Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Newton Conover City Schools is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Newton Conover City Schools?
North Newton Elementary is the highest-rated school in Newton Conover City Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Newton Conover City Schools?
Across schools in Newton Conover City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Newton Conover City Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Newton Conover City Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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