At a glance
Reported students
559
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
388
Newton-Conover Middle: 559 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 634
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Newton-Conover Middle
Newton-Conover Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Conover. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Newton Conover City Schools. NCES reports 559 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.2%). English learners represent 15.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Newton-Conover Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.9%
- Hispanic32.2%
- Black12.7%
- Asian8.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newton Conover City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shuford Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
402 reported students
Newton-Conover High
High · Grades 09–12
724 reported students
North Newton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
388 reported students
South Newton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
328 reported students
Discovery High School
High · Grades 09–12
146 reported students
Conover Special Education
Other · Grades PK–12
107 reported students
Public schools near Newton-Conover Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb A Murray Elementary Elementary · Catawba County Schools | PK–06 | 380 | 1.6 mi |
| Harry M Arndt Middle Middle · Catawba County Schools | 07–08 | 601 | 3.9 mi |
| Northview Middle Middle · Hickory City Schools | 06–08 | 481 | 6.1 mi |
| Grandview Middle Middle · Hickory City Schools | 06–08 | 347 | 6.2 mi |
| River Bend Middle Middle · Catawba County Schools | 07–08 | 450 | 6.3 mi |
| Mill Creek Middle Middle · Catawba County Schools | 07–08 | 477 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Newton-Conover Middle
What grades does Newton-Conover Middle serve?
Newton-Conover Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Newton Conover City Schools.
How many students attend Newton-Conover Middle?
Newton-Conover Middle reported 559 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 634 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Newton-Conover Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 559 students and 37.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Newton-Conover Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Newton-Conover Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newton Conover City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Newton-Conover Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Newton-Conover Middle in?
Newton-Conover Middle is part of Newton Conover City Schools, based in Newton, NC, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Newton-Conover Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Webb A Murray Elementary (1.6 mi), Harry M Arndt Middle (3.9 mi), Northview Middle (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.