How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Newton-Conover Middle | River Bend Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Conover, NC | Claremont, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 559 | 450 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 98.0% |
| 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 | Newton-Conover Middle | River Bend Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,359 | $11,487 |
| District | Newton Conover City Schools | Catawba County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Newton-Conover Middle | River Bend Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.9% | 46.9% |
| African American | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.2% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 8.4% | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 10.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Newton-Conover Middle | River Bend Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 317:1 | 466:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.0% | 27.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 110 | 97 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.