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Fred T Foard High School

3407 Plateau Road
Newton, NC 28658
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 956 students in grades 9-12, Fred T Foard High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 956 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Fred T Foard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fred T Foard High School's student population of 956 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
956 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Fred T Foard High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred T Foard High School is 0.45, which is less 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)
#350 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fred T Foard High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fred T Foard High School 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.
63%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fred T Foard High School 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.
50-54%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fred T Foard High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fred T Foard High School 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 Fred T Foard High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 1992-93 school year data.
Asian
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fred T Foard High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fred T Foard High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fred T Foard High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fred T Foard High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fred T Foard High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fred T Foard High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Fred T Foard High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Fred T Foard High School 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
41%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fred T Foard High School 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
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fred T Foard High School 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred T Foard High School's ranking?
Fred T Foard High School is ranked #350 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fred T Foard High School often compared to?
Fred T Foard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School, Maiden High School, Saint Stephens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fred T Foard High School?
The graduation rate of Fred T Foard High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fred T Foard High School?
956 students attend Fred T Foard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fred T Foard High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred T Foard High School?
Fred T Foard High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fred T Foard High School offer ?
Fred T Foard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fred T Foard High School part of?
Fred T Foard High School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 956 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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