For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 650 students in Conover, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Conover, NC are Newton-conover Middle School and Conover Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conover, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Conover have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Conover, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton-conover Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
873 Northern Dr Nw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-4221
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Conover Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 7th Street Place Sw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Conover, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Conover, NC include Newton-conover Middle School and Conover Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in Conover?
2 public middle schools are located in Conover.
What is the racial composition of students in Conover?
Conover public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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