Best Schools in Newton, NC
Newton, NC has a total of 18 schools including 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 7,878 students attend Newton, NC schools. On average, schools in Newton score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Newton greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Newton, NC
Newton, NC has 3 high schools with 1,303 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Newton score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Challenger Early College High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
2. Discovery High School
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Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
3. Newton-conover High
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Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newton, NC
Newton, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,351 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Newton score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Jacobs Fork Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Mill Creek Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
3. Maiden Middle School
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students
4. Newton-conover Middle
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Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
5. River Bend Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton, NC
Newton, NC has 10 elementary schools with 4,224 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Newton score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newton exceed expectations.
1. Balls Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 679 Students
2. Startown Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students
3. Banoak Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students
4. Charles H Tuttle Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 412 Students
5. Blackburn Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 527 Students
6. Maiden Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
7. North Newton Elementary
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Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
8. Claremont Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
9. South Newton Elementary
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Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
10. Montessori At Sandy Ford
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Montessori At Sandy Ford • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 63 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newton, NC has a total population of 24,550 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newton, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newton, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newton, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Newton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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