B+
Newton-Conover City Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 2 towns
Serves Newton and Conover.
Students
2,654
Schools
7
Spent per student
$13,217
NC $13,045
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
84%
What stands out about Newton-Conover City Schools
- School Grade B+: better than 68% of North Carolina districts
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 7 pts above the state
- 15 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.1% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Catawba.
PK–6Catawba Elementary SchoolCatawba County Schools
7–85 middle schoolsCatawba County Schools
9–126 high schoolsCatawba County Schools
Test scores vs. NC
2020–21Math proficiency49%
State average 41.9%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 47.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 87.7%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$13,217 per student · 1% above NC
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 37%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 35%State 49%Federal 16%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,888’20
2,870’21
2,856’22
2,678’23
2,654’24
Down 8.1% since 2020.
Students
White 40%Hispanic 31%Black 11%Two or more races 10%Asian 8%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
7 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.