School District · North Carolina
Catawba County Schools
📍 Hickory, NC · Catawba County · NCES LEAID 3700690
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 1010, Newton, NC 28658
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Enrollment
15,678 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3700690
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Catawba County Schools9 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Catawba County Schools?▼
Catawba County Schools serves 9 zip codes: 28601, 28602, 28609, 28610, 28613, 28650, 28658, 28673, 28682. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Catawba County Schools rated?▼
Catawba County Schools has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 70th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Catawba County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 15,678 students across 28 schools for Catawba County Schools.
What grades does Catawba County Schools serve?▼
Catawba County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Catawba County Schools?▼
You can reach Catawba County Schools by phone at (828)464-8333 or by mail at PO Box 1010, Newton, NC 28658. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Catawba County Schools
Catawba County Schools is a public school district serving 9 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Catawba County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 70th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (828)464-8333 before making a housing decision.