Facts and Figures
- Number of Schools
3 Elementary Schools
Shuford Elementary School - Blended Learning
South Newton Elementary School - Leader in Me
North Newton Elementary School - Dual-Language Immersion and Global Awareness
1 Middle School
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Problem Based Learning
2 High Schools
N-CHS - Comprehensive
Discovery High School - Project-based Learning
The Summit - Early College Credit Academy (available to Juniors and Seniors from both high schools)
1 Special Needs School
- Student Enrollment for 2017 - 2018 (In process)
Grades K - 5
Grades 6 - 8
Grades 9 - 12
Total
- Student Ethnic Distribution for 2017 - 2018
White - 48%
African-American - 13%
Asian - 6%
Hispanic - 26%
Other - 7%
- High School Graduates
Newton-Conover High School Class of 2017 graduated 206 students, with a scholarship total of $5,077,802
Discovery High School Class of 2017 graduated 51 students, with a scholarship total of $7,062,808
- We are Future-Seekers
93.5 Graduation Rate in 2015 - 2016
97.1 Graduation Rate in 2014 - 2015
(Highest in NC History)
92% of graduates continue on to post-secondary education
7% of graduates enter the workforce
1% of graduates enter the military
55% of graduates earn scholarships
5th Lowest Dropout Rate in NC, 2015 - 2016
4th Highest Graduation Rate in NC, 2015 - 2016
5th Best of 115 NC Districts at Recruiting and Hiring Experienced Educators
