Newton-Conover Middle vs Shuford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 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
Shuford Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
| Measure | Newton-Conover Middle Conover, North Carolina | Shuford Elementary Conover, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 469 | #337 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11235 of 15,369 | #25656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 559 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| city | Conover | Conover |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shuford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 33.3).
- •Shuford Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Shuford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Shuford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Newton-Conover Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Newton-Conover Middle is the larger school with 559 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 Middle better than Shuford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shuford Elementary ranks higher (49.3 vs 33.3 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 Newton-Conover Middle and Shuford Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Conover and Conover in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton-Conover Middle: 559. Shuford Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton-Conover Middle and Shuford Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Newton-Conover Middle is 233rd of 469 and Shuford Elementary is 337th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).