Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Conover Special Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conover Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Conover Special Education's student population of 107 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Conover Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conover Special Education is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
25%
22%
Black
10%
24%
White
45%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newton Conover City Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conover Special Education's ranking?
Conover Special Education is ranked #2508 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Conover Special Education often compared to?
Conover Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like South Lexington Developmental Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Conover Special Education?
The graduation rate of Conover Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Conover Special Education?
107 students attend Conover Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Conover Special Education students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conover Special Education?
Conover Special Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Conover Special Education offer ?
Conover Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Conover Special Education part of?
Conover Special Education is part of Newton Conover City Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am so pleased with this school! I have a daughter who was born with special needs and we recently moved to NC a year ago, and my daughter started attending Conover School. Julie White (principal) and her staff have done more with my child in 1 year, then any mainstream public school has done in the 3 years of learning she has done thus far. The staff are the most loving and kind individuals. that I have had the privledge to meet and know! If you have a special needs child under 21, then I highly recommend moving to Catawba County and having your child attend this school!
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