Schools & Education — Newton, North Carolina
Education Attainment (Adults 25+)
| High School Diploma | 2086% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1270% |
| Master's Degree | 387% |
| Doctorate | 35% |
Public Schools (9)
| School | Grades | Enrollment |
| Balls Creek Elementary | -1-6 | 679 |
| Blackburn Elementary | 0-6 | 527 |
| Fred T Foard High | 9-12 | 956 |
| Startown Elementary | -1-6 | 529 |
| Jacobs Fork Middle | 7-8 | 440 |
| Newton-Conover High | 9-12 | 758 |
| South Newton Elementary | -1-5 | 350 |
| North Newton Elementary | -1-5 | 445 |
| Discovery High School | 9-12 | 193 |
Private Schools (1)
| School |
| MONTESSORI AT SANDY FORD |
Nearest College
Catawba Valley Community College (3.9 miles)
District Summary
| Total Enrollment | 4,877 |
| Total Teachers | 300 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | N/A |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.4% |
| Charter Schools | 0 |
| Title I Schools | 0 |
Sources: NCES CCD 2023 via Education Data Portal; Census ACS 5-Year 2023.