Conover Special Education

108 7th Street Place Sw
Conover, NC 28613
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Bottom 50%
Serving 86 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 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <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:

School Overview

Conover Special Education's student population of 86 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
86 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Conover Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Conover Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Conover Special Education and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Conover Special Education and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
29%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Conover Special Education and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Conover Special Education and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Conover Special Education.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Conover Special Education and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Conover Special Education and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Conover Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Conover Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
86 students attend Conover Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Conover Special Education students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conover Special Education?
Conover Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, 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
What school district is Conover Special Education part of?
Conover Special Education is part of Newton Conover City Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   10/4/2006
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!
- Posted by Parent - dsche

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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