Newton-Conover High vs Shuford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton-Conover High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
724 students
Shuford Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
| Measure | Newton-Conover High Newton, North Carolina | Shuford Elementary Conover, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 528 | #337 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10876 of 16,910 | #25656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 724 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Newton | Conover |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shuford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 40.4).
- •Shuford Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Shuford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Newton-Conover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 96.3%).
- •Shuford Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.8).
- •Newton-Conover High is the larger school with 724 students compared with 402.
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 Newton-Conover High better than Shuford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shuford Elementary ranks higher (49.3 vs 40.4 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 Newton-Conover High and Shuford Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Newton and Conover in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton-Conover High: 724. Shuford Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton-Conover High and Shuford Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Newton-Conover High is 278th of 528 and Shuford Elementary is 337th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).