- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370336001400
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Newton-Conover High held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 370336001400 · Newton, NC High · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 16.5:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton-Conover Middle (559 students)
Newton-Conover High held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Newton-Conover High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newton-Conover High
724 students
- Newton-Conover
Newton-Conover Middle
559 students
- Shuford Elemen
Shuford Elementary
402 students
- North Newton E
North Newton Elementary
388 students
- South Newton E
South Newton Elementary
328 students
- Discovery High 146
Discovery High School
146 students
What this shows Newton-Conover High reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton-Conover High compares
Newton-Conover High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,359
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Newton Conover City Schools reports $12,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.