Newton-Conover Middle vs River Bend Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton-Conover Middle
Conover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students
River Bend Middle
Claremont · Public middle · Grades 7–8
450 students
| Measure | Newton-Conover Middle Conover, North Carolina | River Bend Middle Claremont, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 469 | #252 of 469 |
| National rank | #11235 of 15,369 | #11652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 559 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| city | Conover | Claremont |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton-Conover Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 31.4).
- •River Bend Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Newton-Conover Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.7).
- •Newton-Conover Middle is the larger school with 559 students compared with 450.
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 Middle better than River Bend Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Newton-Conover Middle ranks higher (33.3 vs 31.4 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 Middle and River Bend Middle?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Conover and Claremont in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton-Conover Middle: 559. River Bend Middle: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton-Conover Middle and River Bend Middle rank in North Carolina?
Newton-Conover Middle is 233rd of 469 and River Bend Middle is 252nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).