Newton Conover City Schools School District
School District · Newton, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,678
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,678
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#21 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
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 #21 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Newton Conover City Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Newton Elementary (8.9/10), South Newton Elementary (8.0/10), and Shuford Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Newton Conover City Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
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 | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | South Newton Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Shuford Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Discovery High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Newton-Conover Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Newton-Conover High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Conover Special Education | 5.0 / 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. District-level spending was $12,359 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, 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 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Newton Conover City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 56.4% and ELA proficiency of 51.0%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Newton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,678
- Teachers (FTE)
- 182
- District spending per student
- $12,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Newton Conover City Schools?
Newton Conover City Schools's district-level spending was $12,359 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 8.9/10.
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 56.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.0%. 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 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.0%
How we rate schools
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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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