Newton-Conover Middle

559 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Newton-Conover Middle School, located in Conover, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for students in the Newton-Conover City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of middle schoolers, the institution focuses on preparing students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible participants in their community.

Beyond academics, Newton-Conover Middle School places a high value on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Conover area to ensure that students have the resources necessary for success. With a mission rooted in excellence and collaboration, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive culture where every student is challenged to reach their full potential.

559

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton-Conover Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	180
Black	71
Asian	47
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
206 (36.9%)
Hispanic
180 (32.2%)
Black
71 (12.7%)
Two or More
54 (9.7%)
Asian
47 (8.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton Conover City Schools
Phone:	(828)464-4221
Website:	http://nms.newton-conover.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	556
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 185

Grade 7 205

Grade 8 169