Aron Gabriel, Superintendent Newton Conover City Schools | https://www.newton-conover.org/
Aron Gabriel, Superintendent Newton Conover City Schools | https://www.newton-conover.org/
Newton Conover City Schools roughly covers seven schools within Catawba County and has a main office in Newton.
Among the seven schools in Newton Conover City Schools, Newton-Conover High School recorded the highest enrollment of 720 students in the 2023-24 school year.
North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.
If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Newton-Conover High School | 720 |
| Newton-Conover Middle School | 543 |
| Shuford Elementary School | 403 |
| North Newton Elementary School | 388 |
| South Newton Elementary School | 302 |
| Discovery High School | 161 |
| Conover Special Education | 49 |
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