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Blackburn Elementary School vs. South Newton Elementary School

Should you attend Blackburn Elementary School or South Newton Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Blackburn Elementary School
4377 W Nc 10 Hwy
Newton, NC 28658
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
South Newton Elementary School
306 West I Street
Newton, NC 28658
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

South Newton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Blackburn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Newton Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-5
Total Students
488 students
326 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blackburn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Newton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blackburn Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Newton Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blackburn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Newton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blackburn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Newton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1076 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#1651 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blackburn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Newton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in NC)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackburn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Newton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in NC)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackburn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Newton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in NC)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackburn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Newton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Blackburn Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Newton Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
17
Kindergarten Students
55
53
Grade 1 Students
63
56
Grade 2 Students
74
55
Grade 3 Students
66
44
Grade 4 Students
74
53
Grade 5 Students
78
48
Grade 6 Students
78
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blackburn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Newton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blackburn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Newton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blackburn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Newton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blackburn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Newton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blackburn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Newton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blackburn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Newton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blackburn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Newton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blackburn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Newton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton Conover City Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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