- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Newton-Conover Middle shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 370336001402 · Conover, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 15.5:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton-Conover High (724 students)
Newton-Conover Middle shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Newton-Conover Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton-Conover
Newton-Conover High
724 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton-Conover Middle compares
Newton-Conover Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~559 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), down 59.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.