Enrollment
724
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newton, NC
Newton-Conover High
Federal NCES profile for Newton-Conover High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370336001400
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton-Conover High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton-Conover High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton-Conover High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Newton, NC.
School address
District: Newton Conover City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370336001400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newton-Conover High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newton-Conover High
Newton-Conover High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Newton, North Carolina, enrolling 724 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.7% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 463 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 235 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 724 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Newton's high schools, it stands alongside Fred T Foard High (930 students): Newton-Conover High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 17.5:1).
Newton Conover City Schools also operates Newton-Conover Middle (559 students) and Shuford Elementary (402 students) alongside Newton-Conover High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newton-Conover High compares
Newton-Conover High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,901
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 6.4%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Newton-Conover High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton Conover City Schools, which includes Newton-Conover High.
$11,901
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 58.9%
Federal 20.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Newton-Conover High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Conover Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shuford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Newton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Newton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton-Conover High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Newton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newton-Conover High
How many students attend Newton-Conover High?
Newton-Conover High has 724 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newton, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton-Conover High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton-Conover High is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton-Conover High?
54.7% of students at Newton-Conover High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton-Conover High?
The largest demographic group at Newton-Conover High is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Newton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton-Conover High?
Newton-Conover High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newton-Conover High rank among high schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton-Conover High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Newton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Newton on the city page.
Is Newton-Conover High a good school?
Newton-Conover High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newton Conover City Schools?
Besides Newton-Conover High, Newton Conover City Schools also operates Newton-Conover Middle (559 students), Shuford Elementary (402 students), and North Newton Elementary (388 students). See the Newton Conover City Schools district page for the complete list.
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