Newton-Conover Middle vs Webb A Murray Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 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
Webb A Murray Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
380 students
| Measure | Newton-Conover Middle Conover, North Carolina | Webb A Murray Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 469 | #1017 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11235 of 15,369 | #42664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 559 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| city | Conover | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton-Conover Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 23.5).
- •Newton-Conover Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Newton-Conover Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Webb A Murray Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Webb A Murray Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Newton-Conover Middle is the larger school with 559 students compared with 380.
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 Webb A Murray Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newton-Conover Middle ranks higher (33.3 vs 23.5 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 Webb A Murray Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Conover and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton-Conover Middle: 559. Webb A Murray Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton-Conover Middle and Webb A Murray Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Newton-Conover Middle is 233rd of 469 and Webb A Murray Elementary is 1017th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).