How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Discovery High School | North Newton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newton, NC | Newton, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 146 | 388 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.1:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.1% | 67.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Discovery High School | North Newton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,580 | $12,580 |
| District | Newton Conover City Schools | Newton Conover City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Discovery High School | North Newton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.2% | 29.9% |
| African American | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% | 37.1% |
| Asian | 10.3% | 10.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.6% | 11.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Discovery High School | North Newton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 146:1 | 388:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.8% | 18.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 21 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.