Enrollment
559
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Conover, NC
Newton-Conover Middle
Federal NCES profile for Newton-Conover Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370336001402
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton-Conover Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Conover · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton-Conover Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton-Conover Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Conover, NC.
School address
District: Newton Conover City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370336001402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newton-Conover Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newton-Conover Middle
Newton-Conover Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Conover, North Carolina, enrolling 559 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.5% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 559 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 494 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #199.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% 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: 243 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 559 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Newton Conover City Schools also operates Newton-Conover High (724 students) and Shuford Elementary (402 students) alongside Newton-Conover Middle.
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 Middle compares
Newton-Conover Middle 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.5 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 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Newton-Conover Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton Conover City Schools, which includes Newton-Conover Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Conover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shuford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Newton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Newton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton-Conover Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 middle 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 (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newton-Conover Middle
How many students attend Newton-Conover Middle?
Newton-Conover Middle has 559 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Conover, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton-Conover Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton-Conover Middle is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton-Conover Middle?
58.5% of students at Newton-Conover Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton-Conover Middle?
The largest demographic group at Newton-Conover Middle is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Conover, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton-Conover Middle?
Newton-Conover Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newton-Conover Middle rank among public schools in Conover?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton-Conover Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Conover, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Conover on the city page.
Is Newton-Conover Middle a good school?
Newton-Conover Middle earns 41/100 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 Middle, Newton Conover City Schools also operates Newton-Conover High (724 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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