NCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Discovery High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Newton, North Carolina|Newton Conover City Schools
Newton, NC 28658
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
162
Student:Teacher
27:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Newton Conover City SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
24.7%
Phone
(828)466-5581School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
>=90%
Math Proficiency
>=90%
Graduation Rate
>=90%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
13 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.3:1
Near average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,359
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 58%Local 24%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$261,610
+0.9% YoY
Hickory, NC metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
146
Current enrollment
Declining(-31% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery High School
Discovery High School currently enrolls 162 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.
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