Schools in Newton, North Carolina (2025)
9 schools · 4,708 students · 9 public · median Enrollment 484.
Newton, in North Carolina, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,708 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 3 high, 1 middle; by sector 9 public.
The median Enrollment across Newton's schools is 484, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
9 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Discovery High School (72.2, top 25% of high schools nationally), followed by Jacobs Fork Middle (53.8, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and Fred T Foard High (49.2, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Fred T Foard High (930 students), Newton-Conover High (724 students), Balls Creek Elementary (686 students).
Ranked schools in Newton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 172Discovery High SchoolNewton · Public High64.5% Math proficiency · 146 students
- 254Jacobs Fork MiddleNewton · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 482 students
- 349Fred T Foard HighNewton · Public High51% Math proficiency · 930 students
- 440Newton-Conover HighNewton · Public High37% Math proficiency · 724 students
- 539Startown ElementaryNewton · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 540 students
- 637Balls Creek ElementaryNewton · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 686 students
- 732Blackburn ElementaryNewton · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 484 students
- 827South Newton ElementaryNewton · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 918North Newton ElementaryNewton · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 388 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery High School Newton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.2 Top 25% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 146 |
| 2 | Jacobs Fork Middle Newton · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 53.8 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 482 |
| 3 | Fred T Foard High Newton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.2 Lower 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 930 |
| 4 | Newton-Conover High Newton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 40.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 724 |
| 5 | Startown Elementary Newton · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 39.3 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 540 |
| 6 | Balls Creek Elementary Newton · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 37.1 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 686 |
| 7 | Blackburn Elementary Newton · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 484 |
| 8 | South Newton Elementary Newton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 9 | North Newton Elementary Newton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.9 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 388 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Newton side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Newton?
Discovery High School is the highest-ranked school in Newton with a Success Index (US) of 72.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Newton?
Newton has 9 schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) educating 4,708 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Newton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Newton is 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.