Discovery High School vs Startown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
146 students
Startown Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
540 students
| Measure | Discovery High School Newton, North Carolina | Startown Elementary Newton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 528 | #530 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2757 of 16,910 | #32439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 146 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 52% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 39.3).
- •Discovery High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Discovery High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 48%).
- •Discovery High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 99.4%).
- •Startown Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 24.3).
- •Startown Elementary is the larger school with 540 students compared with 146.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery High School better than Startown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery High School ranks higher (72.2 vs 39.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Discovery High School and Startown Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery High School: 146. Startown Elementary: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery High School and Startown Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Discovery High School is 49th of 528 and Startown Elementary is 530th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).