Discovery High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newton, North Carolina 28658 · Newton Conover City Schools
#49 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#2757 of 16,910 nationally
About Discovery High School
Discovery High School is a public high located in Newton, in the Newton Conover City Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 146 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 49th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 146.
There are 9 schools in Newton; Discovery High School ranks 1st of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Discovery High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Discovery High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Newton-Conover High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
724 students · 268 m away
North Newton Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students · 1.2 km away
South Newton Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 2.8 km away
Shuford Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students · 5.0 km away
Newton-Conover Middle
Conover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students · 5.7 km away
Startown Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
540 students · 6.2 km away
Challenger Early College High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
376 students · 6.3 km away
Webb A Murray Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
380 students · 7.2 km away
Saint Stephens Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades K–6
711 students · 7.5 km away
Lyle Creek Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students · 8.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery High School a good school?
Discovery High School has a Success Index (US) of 72.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #49 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Discovery High School rank in North Carolina?
Discovery High School ranks #49 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #2757 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Discovery High School?
Discovery High School had 146 students in 2025.
Is Discovery High School a elementary school or a high school?
Discovery High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Discovery High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Discovery High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.