Lyle Creek Elementary vs Newton-Conover Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyle Creek Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
Newton-Conover Middle
Conover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students
| Measure | Lyle Creek Elementary Conover, North Carolina | Newton-Conover Middle Conover, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #833 of 1,457 | #233 of 469 |
| National rank | #39593 of 50,301 | #11235 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Conover | Conover |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton-Conover Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 28.4).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Newton-Conover Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
- •Newton-Conover Middle is the larger school with 559 students compared with 458.
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 Lyle Creek Elementary better than Newton-Conover Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Newton-Conover Middle ranks higher (33.3 vs 28.4 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 Lyle Creek Elementary and Newton-Conover Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Conover and Conover in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyle Creek Elementary: 458. Newton-Conover Middle: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyle Creek Elementary and Newton-Conover Middle rank in North Carolina?
Lyle Creek Elementary is 833rd of 1,457 and Newton-Conover Middle is 233rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).