South Newton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newton, North Carolina 28658 · Newton Conover City Schools
#870 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#40292 of 50,301 nationally
About South Newton Elementary
South Newton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Newton, in the Newton Conover City Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 328 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 870th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 328.
There are 9 schools in Newton; South Newton Elementary ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 South Newton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Newton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Newton-Conover High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
724 students · 2.5 km away
Discovery High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
146 students · 2.8 km away
North Newton Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students · 3.7 km away
Startown Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
540 students · 4.1 km away
Challenger Early College High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
376 students · 7.3 km away
Shuford Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students · 7.7 km away
Maiden Middle School
Maiden · Public middle · Grades 7–8
451 students · 8.3 km away
Maiden High
Maiden · Public high · Grades 9–12
852 students · 8.4 km away
Newton-Conover Middle
Conover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students · 8.5 km away
Maiden Elementary
Maiden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
562 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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328 students
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328 students
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Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
328 students
White Plains Elementary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
George Hildebrand Elementary
Connelly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
W A Young Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Newton Elementary a good school?
South Newton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 27.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #870 of 1,457 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 South Newton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
South Newton Elementary ranks #870 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #40292 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Newton Elementary?
South Newton Elementary had 328 students in 2025.
Is South Newton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Newton Elementary is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Newton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Newton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.