The New Dimensions School District

550 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

The New Dimensions School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 556 students in The New Dimensions School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
School in The New Dimensions School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,764 Schools
# Students
556 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The New Dimensions School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#56 out of 325 school districts
(Top 20%)
66%
51%
65%
50%
85-89%
63%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.71
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
21%
% Black
4%
25%
% White
89%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $6,543 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,320 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,543
$11,187
Spending / Student
$7,320
$11,612

Best The New Dimensions School District Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Dimensions
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5753
Grades: K-8
| 556 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The New Dimensions School District?
The New Dimensions School District manages 1 public schools serving 556 students.
What is the rank of The New Dimensions School District?
The New Dimensions School District is ranked #55 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in The New Dimensions School District?
89% of The New Dimensions School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The New Dimensions School District?
The New Dimensions School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is The New Dimensions School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,320 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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