Catawba County Public Schools
Catawba County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
44
public schools
Total Enrollment
22,411
students
School Districts
3
districts
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.
Catawba County has 3 district entries. Catawba County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 28 schools.
School records are spread across 8 listed communities. Hickory has the most listed schools, with 16 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 24 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
3 School Districts in Catawba County
Catawba County Schools
Hickory City Schools
Newton Conover City Schools
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 44 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens High | Profile | Catawba County Schools | Hickory, 28601Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,265 |
| Hickory High | Profile | Hickory City Schools | Hickory, 28601City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,014 |
| Fred T Foard High | Profile | Catawba County Schools | Newton, 28658Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 956 |
| Maiden High | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Maiden, 28650Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 870 |
| Bandys High | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Catawba, 28609Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 864 |
| Bunker Hill High | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Claremont, 28610Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 828 |
| Newton-Conover High | Listed only | Newton Conover City Schools | Newton, 28658Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 758 |
| Saint Stephens Elementary | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Conover, 28613City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 698 |
| Mountain View Elementary | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Hickory, 28602Suburb: Midsize | KG–6 | Primary | 686 |
| Balls Creek Elementary | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Newton, 28658Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 679 |
| Harry M Arndt Middle | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Hickory, 28601Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 631 |
| Newton-Conover Middle | Listed only | Newton Conover City Schools | Conover, 28613Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 603 |
| Snow Creek Elementary | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Hickory, 28601Suburb: Midsize | PK–6 | Primary | 589 |
| Oxford Elementary | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Claremont, 28610Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 588 |
| Viewmont Elementary | Listed only | Hickory City Schools | Hickory, 28601City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 530 |
| Startown Elementary | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Newton, 28658Suburb: Midsize | PK–6 | Primary | 529 |
| Blackburn Elementary | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Newton, 28658Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 527 |
| Sherrills Ford Elementary | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Sherrills Ford, 28673Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 517 |
| Maiden Elementary | Listed only | Catawba County Schools | Maiden, 28650Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 499 |
| Northview Middle | Listed only | Hickory City Schools | Hickory, 28601City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 480 |
Saint Stephens High
Catawba County Schools
Hickory, 28601 / Suburb: Midsize
Hickory High
Hickory City Schools
Hickory, 28601 / City: Small
Fred T Foard High
Catawba County Schools
Newton, 28658 / Rural: Fringe
Maiden High
Catawba County Schools
Maiden, 28650 / Town: Fringe
Bandys High
Catawba County Schools
Catawba, 28609 / Rural: Fringe
Bunker Hill High
Catawba County Schools
Claremont, 28610 / Rural: Fringe
Newton-Conover High
Newton Conover City Schools
Newton, 28658 / Suburb: Midsize
Saint Stephens Elementary
Catawba County Schools
Conover, 28613 / City: Small
Mountain View Elementary
Catawba County Schools
Hickory, 28602 / Suburb: Midsize
Balls Creek Elementary
Catawba County Schools
Newton, 28658 / Rural: Fringe
Harry M Arndt Middle
Catawba County Schools
Hickory, 28601 / Suburb: Midsize
Newton-Conover Middle
Newton Conover City Schools
Conover, 28613 / Suburb: Midsize
Snow Creek Elementary
Catawba County Schools
Hickory, 28601 / Suburb: Midsize
Oxford Elementary
Catawba County Schools
Claremont, 28610 / Rural: Fringe
Viewmont Elementary
Hickory City Schools
Hickory, 28601 / City: Small
Startown Elementary
Catawba County Schools
Newton, 28658 / Suburb: Midsize
Blackburn Elementary
Catawba County Schools
Newton, 28658 / Rural: Fringe
Sherrills Ford Elementary
Catawba County Schools
Sherrills Ford, 28673 / Rural: Fringe
Maiden Elementary
Catawba County Schools
Maiden, 28650 / Town: Fringe
Northview Middle
Hickory City Schools
Hickory, 28601 / City: Small
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.