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Discovery High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
301 West 18th St, Newton, NC 28658 · (828) 466-5581 · Part of Newton-Conover City Schools
Students
146
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
29%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Discovery High School
- School Grade A+: near the top of North Carolina’s public schools
- Math proficiency 53 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 48 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 30.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency95%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts95%
State average 47.2%
Location
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301 West 18th St, Newton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 939
Grade 1027
Grade 1134
Grade 1246
Enrollment over time
211’20
210’21
193’22
162’23
146’24
Down 30.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 58%Hispanic 19%Asian 10%Two or more races 10%Black 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.