Newton-Conover High

Summary:

Newton-Conover High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Newton, North Carolina, with a student population of 758. The school is part of the Newton Conover City Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, Newton-Conover High has a mixed performance compared to the state and district averages. While the school scored above the state average in Biology and Math I, it fell below the state average in English II and Math III. The school's statewide ranking typically falls in the middle range, around 300 out of 600 high schools. Interestingly, the smaller Discovery High School within the same district consistently outperforms Newton-Conover High, and North Lincoln High in a neighboring district also outperforms Newton-Conover High on end-of-course exams.

Newton-Conover High faces significant achievement gaps between different racial and socioeconomic subgroups, with Asian and White students generally performing better than African American and Hispanic students. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.31% to 59.1%, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to these disparities. The school's performance for low-socioeconomic status students is in the middle range compared to other North Carolina high schools. Overall, Newton-Conover High is a middle-performing school that has room for improvement, particularly in addressing the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 338 W 15th Street
       Newton, NC  28658-2906


(828) 465-0920

District: Newton Conover City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,228 Help


Feeder schools for Newton-Conover High:

Elementary:    North Newton Elementary
    Shuford Elementary
    South Newton Elementary
Middle:    Newton-Conover Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  749

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.4%
Hispanic:
31.2%
African American:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newton-Conover High ranks worse than 53.3% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.4%), Hispanic (31.2%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newton-Conover High is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newton-Conover High is $10,228.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newton-Conover High:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton-Conover High 341st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Newton-Conover High in the ranking list.)

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Newton Conover City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Conover City Schools 74th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newton-Conover High

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Rank History for all students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.87 224th 431 48.0%
2007 58.47 155th 453 65.8%
2008 58.55 166th 477 65.2%
2009 52.90 233rd 490 52.4%
2010 68.99 88th 499 82.4%
2011 58.37 203rd 506 59.9%
2012 44.79 273rd 502 45.6%
2013 42.28 214th 505 57.6%
2014 36.01 235th 451 47.9%
2015 35.93 287th 531 46.0%
2016 28.95 319th 507 37.1%
2017 33.01 294th 476 38.2%
2018 27.71 330th 469 29.6%
2019 40.10 278th 514 45.9%
2021 41.83 325th 594 45.3%
2022 34.53 400th 621 35.6%
2023 31.90 420th 626 32.9%
2024 44.00 341st 640 46.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.89 101st 185 45.4%
2019 47.03 102nd 195 47.7%
2021 29.75 146th 199 26.6%
2022 30.28 166th 226 26.5%
2023 31.69 182nd 249 26.9%
2024 55.60 107th 261 59.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.47 50th 147 66.0%
2019 63.48 25th 173 85.5%
2021 61.50 23rd 124 81.5%
2022 26.92 119th 156 23.7%
2023 38.50 112th 226 50.4%
2024 44.90 117th 262 55.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.50 143rd 349 59.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.34 315th 424 25.7%
2019 41.59 200th 446 55.2%
2021 49.84 119th 432 72.5%
2022 38.87 302nd 544 44.5%
2023 29.83 417th 597 30.2%
2024 46.06 277th 613 54.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.84 354th 449 21.2%
2019 39.31 275th 475 42.1%
2021 42.64 233rd 475 50.9%
2022 35.17 384th 594 35.4%
2023 23.56 463rd 588 21.3%
2024 42.47 339th 602 43.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.65 225th 349 35.5%
2019 81.21 29th 364 92.0%
2021 19.84 311th 334 6.9%
2022 35.76 191st 330 42.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.55 149th 325 54.2%
2021 40.65 237th 337 29.7%
2022 51.06 246th 398 38.2%
2023 58.55 192nd 403 52.4%
2024 45.88 286th 403 29.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.87 326th 463 29.6%
2019 39.01 272nd 488 44.3%
2021 41.54 223rd 481 53.6%
2022 34.89 372nd 585 36.4%
2023 37.99 359th 602 40.4%
2024 45.74 314th 607 48.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.17 34th 89 61.8%
2021 42.10 57th 83 31.3%
2022 33.48 68th 91 25.3%
2023 44.27 65th 98 33.7%
2024 29.83 76th 101 24.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.75 295th 359 17.8%
2019 33.70 226th 369 38.8%
2021 40.18 158th 364 56.6%
2022 13.70 417th 430 3.0%
2023 24.22 347th 434 20.0%
2024 48.73 169th 437 61.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.31 316th 340 7.1%
2019 35.10 210th 354 40.7%
2021 47.31 125th 370 66.2%
2022 35.16 271st 436 37.8%
2023 22.49 376th 449 16.3%
2024 36.87 267th 454 41.2%
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Rank History for White students at Newton-Conover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.69 339th 427 20.6%
2019 35.95 278th 444 37.4%
2021 34.61 261st 439 40.5%
2022 37.10 343rd 534 35.8%
2023 28.98 403rd 537 25.0%
2024 40.47 340th 553 38.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Newton-Conover High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 463 90 7 0 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1989 696 134 14 1 2 n/a n/a 0 847
1990 666 135 21 5 1 n/a n/a 0 828
1991 675 144 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 841
1992 656 157 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 835
1993 666 159 19 3 1 n/a n/a 0 848
1994 565 158 19 4 2 n/a n/a 0 748
1995 547 134 31 13 2 n/a n/a 0 727
1996 547 134 31 13 2 n/a n/a 0 727
1997 561 126 34 17 1 n/a n/a 0 739
1998 586 131 54 27 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1999 578 119 48 32 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2000 556 116 60 42 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2001 561 114 66 55 0 n/a n/a 0 796
2002 541 122 60 65 1 n/a n/a 0 789
2003 541 122 60 65 1 n/a n/a 0 789
2004 529 155 65 75 1 n/a n/a 0 825
2005 539 160 69 95 1 n/a n/a 0 864
2006 511 154 48 91 2 n/a n/a 0 806
2007 477 157 52 99 1 n/a n/a 18 804
2008 418 127 42 88 2 n/a n/a 17 694
2009 444 173 38 95 2 n/a n/a 0 752
2010 432 184 39 93 2 n/a n/a 0 750
2011 432 160 40 116 0 1 32 0 781
2012 416 141 31 118 0 0 37 0 743
2013 436 139 33 118 1 0 40 0 767
2014 434 136 39 141 1 0 45 0 796
2015 416 136 42 166 1 0 50 0 811
2016 399 113 50 194 1 0 42 0 799
2017 358 116 34 208 1 0 60 0 777
2018 341 113 32 221 1 0 52 0 760
2019 299 99 32 219 1 0 54 0 704
2020 318 94 34 209 0 0 53 0 708
2021 298 95 47 211 1 0 57 0 709
2022 293 79 51 207 1 0 60 0 691
2023 332 81 55 223 0 0 67 0 758
2024 325 72 50 234 0 0 68 0 749

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newton-Conover High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 562 35.0 16.0 5.7
1989 847 60.0 14.1 5.2
1990 828 60.0 13.8 4.7
1991 841 60.0 14.0 4.6
1992 835 60.0 13.9 5.6
1993 848 66.0 12.8 10.3
1994 748 57.0 13.1 12.3
1995 727 53.0 13.7 12.4
1996 727 53.0 13.7 12.4
1997 739 53.0 13.9 13.4
1998 798 56.0 14.3 12.5
1999 777 56.0 13.9 18.5
2000 774 56.0 13.8 17.1
2001 796 56.0 14.2 20.7
2002 789 56.0 14.1 28
2003 789 56.0 14.1 28
2004 825 61.0 13.5 34.1
2005 864 61.0 14.2 31.1
2006 806 61.0 13.2 12.4
2007 804 55.6 14.5 44.8
2008 694 58.5 11.9 n/a
2009 752 55.4 13.6 41.6
2010 750 53.6 13.9 47.3
2011 781 53.0 14.7 48.7
2012 743 53.2 13.9 54.2
2013 767 53.7 14.2 55.3
2014 796 52.1 15.2 56
2015 811 54.0 15.0 57.1
2016 799 54.0 14.7 56.2
2017 777 51.7 15.0 54.8
2018 760 51.0 14.8 55.9
2019 704 48.6 14.4 52.7
2020 708 46.1 15.3 51.4
2021 709 44.7 15.8 42.3
2022 691 46.1 14.9 43.7
2023 758 44.3 17.0 59.1
2024 749 46.7 16.0 62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newton-Conover High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 562 35.0 16.0 5.7
1989 847 60.0 14.1 5.2
1990 828 60.0 13.8 4.7
1991 841 60.0 14.0 4.6
1992 835 60.0 13.9 5.6
1993 848 66.0 12.8 10.3
1994 748 57.0 13.1 12.3
1995 727 53.0 13.7 12.4
1996 727 53.0 13.7 12.4
1997 739 53.0 13.9 13.4
1998 798 56.0 14.3 12.5
1999 777 56.0 13.9 18.5
2000 774 56.0 13.8 17.1
2001 796 56.0 14.2 20.7
2002 789 56.0 14.1 28
2003 789 56.0 14.1 28
2004 825 61.0 13.5 34.1
2005 864 61.0 14.2 31.1
2006 806 61.0 13.2 12.4
2007 804 55.6 14.5 44.8
2008 694 58.5 11.9 n/a
2009 752 55.4 13.6 41.6
2010 750 53.6 13.9 47.3
2011 781 53.0 14.7 48.7
2012 743 53.2 13.9 54.2
2013 767 53.7 14.2 55.3
2014 796 52.1 15.2 56
2015 811 54.0 15.0 57.1
2016 799 54.0 14.7 56.2
2017 777 51.7 15.0 54.8
2018 760 51.0 14.8 55.9
2019 704 48.6 14.4 52.7
2020 708 46.1 15.3 51.4
2021 709 44.7 15.8 42.3
2022 691 46.1 14.9 43.7
2023 758 44.3 17.0 59.1
2024 749 46.7 16.0 62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newton-Conover High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $626 (6.1%) $9,601 (93.9%) $10,228

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newton-Conover High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 278th of 514 High schoolsRanks 420th of 626 High schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Newton-Conover High)42.540.9
 1.6%
   End of Course Biology (Newton Conover City Schools)54.550.4
 4.1%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Newton-Conover High)52.645.1
 7.5%
   End of Course English II (Newton Conover City Schools)59.456
 3.4%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Newton-Conover High)46.743.4
 3.3%
   End of Course Math I (Newton Conover City Schools)55.948.2
 7.7%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Newton-Conover High)4739.6
 7.4%
   End of Course Math III (Newton Conover City Schools)53.344.2
 9.1%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students704758
 7.7%
African American9981
 18.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3255
 71.9%
Hispanic219223
 1.8%
Pacific Islander00
White299332
 11%
Two or More Races5467
 24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.7%59.1%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Newton-Conover High

In the 2023-24 school year, 749 students attended Newton-Conover High.

Newton-Conover High ranks 341st of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Newton-Conover High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Newton Elementary
Elementary : Shuford Elementary
Elementary : South Newton Elementary
Middle : Newton-Conover Middle

Students at Newton-Conover High are 43% White, 31% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian.


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