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Catawba County Public Schools

Total Schools

44

public schools

Total Enrollment

22,411

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Catawba County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Catawba County has 3 district entries. Catawba County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 28 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 8 listed communities. Hickory has the most listed schools, with 16 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 24 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

44

in Catawba County

Reported Enrollment

22,411

44 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary24
Middle8
High10
Other2

3 School Districts in Catawba County

Catawba County Schools

28 schools
15,678 students

Hickory City Schools

9 schools
3,877 students

Newton Conover City Schools

7 schools
2,856 students

44 Public Schools in Catawba County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 44 matching schools

Saint Stephens High

Catawba County Schools

Hickory, 28601 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,265 students

Hickory High

Hickory City Schools

Hickory, 28601 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,014 students

Fred T Foard High

Catawba County Schools

Newton, 28658 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High956 students

Maiden High

Catawba County Schools

Maiden, 28650 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High870 students

Bandys High

Catawba County Schools

Catawba, 28609 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High864 students

Bunker Hill High

Catawba County Schools

Claremont, 28610 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High828 students

Newton-Conover High

Newton Conover City Schools

Newton, 28658 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High758 students

Saint Stephens Elementary

Catawba County Schools

Conover, 28613 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–6Primary698 students

Mountain View Elementary

Catawba County Schools

Hickory, 28602 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–6Primary686 students

Balls Creek Elementary

Catawba County Schools

Newton, 28658 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary679 students

Harry M Arndt Middle

Catawba County Schools

Hickory, 28601 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only7–8Middle631 students

Newton-Conover Middle

Newton Conover City Schools

Conover, 28613 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle603 students

Snow Creek Elementary

Catawba County Schools

Hickory, 28601 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–6Primary589 students

Oxford Elementary

Catawba County Schools

Claremont, 28610 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary588 students

Viewmont Elementary

Hickory City Schools

Hickory, 28601 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary530 students

Startown Elementary

Catawba County Schools

Newton, 28658 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–6Primary529 students

Blackburn Elementary

Catawba County Schools

Newton, 28658 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–6Primary527 students

Sherrills Ford Elementary

Catawba County Schools

Sherrills Ford, 28673 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–6Primary517 students

Maiden Elementary

Catawba County Schools

Maiden, 28650 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary499 students

Northview Middle

Hickory City Schools

Hickory, 28601 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle480 students

Catawba County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Catawba County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Catawba County public school directory?

The directory lists 44 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Catawba County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Catawba County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Catawba County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Catawba County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.