For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 881 students in Newton Grove, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton Grove, NC are Hobbton Elementary School and Hobbton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton Grove, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newton Grove have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newton Grove, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hobbton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12361 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-0392
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-0392
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Hobbton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12081 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-1420
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-1420
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton Grove, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton Grove, NC include Hobbton Elementary School and Hobbton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newton Grove?
2 public elementary schools are located in Newton Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Grove?
Newton Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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