Schools in McDowell County Schools, North Carolina (2025)
14 schools · 5,590 students · 14 public · median Enrollment 354.
McDowell County Schools, in North Carolina, has 14 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,590 students. By level there are 8 elementary, 3 high, 3 middle; by sector 14 public.
The median Enrollment across McDowell County Schools's schools is 354, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
14 of the 14 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is McDowell Early College (57.1, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by McDowell High School (42.8, lower 50% of high schools nationally), and Old Fort Elementary School (37.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are McDowell High School (1,379 students), West McDowell Middle School (550 students), Glenwood Elementary School (435 students).
Schools are spread across 3 citys, with the most in Marion (12), Old Fort (1), Nebo (1).
Ranked schools in McDowell County Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 157McDowell Early CollegeMarion · Public High72% Math proficiency · 241 students
- 243McDowell High SchoolMarion · Public High52% Math proficiency · 1,379 students
- 338Old Fort Elementary SchoolOld Fort · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 360 students
- 438North Cove Elementary SchoolMarion · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 230 students
- 538Marion Elementary SchoolMarion · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 333 students
- 636Foothills Community SchoolMarion · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 200 students
- 735Pleasant Gardens Elementary SchoolMarion · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 289 students
- 834West McDowell Middle SchoolMarion · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 550 students
- 933Glenwood Elementary SchoolMarion · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 435 students
- 1030East McDowell Middle SchoolMarion · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 1128Nebo Elementary SchoolNebo · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 354 students
- 1228West Marion Elementary SchoolMarion · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 1324Eastfield Global Magnet SchoolMarion · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 279 students
- 1418McDowell Academy for InnovationMarion · Public High24.5% Math proficiency · 158 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McDowell Early College Marion · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 57.1 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 241 |
| 2 | McDowell High School Marion · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,379 |
| 3 | Old Fort Elementary School Old Fort · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.7 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 360 |
| 4 | North Cove Elementary School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 230 |
| 5 | Marion Elementary School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 333 |
| 6 | Foothills Community School Marion · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 200 |
| 7 | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 8 | West McDowell Middle School Marion · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 550 |
| 9 | Glenwood Elementary School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 435 |
| 10 | East McDowell Middle School Marion · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 11 | Nebo Elementary School Nebo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 12 | West Marion Elementary School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.1 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 13 | Eastfield Global Magnet School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 279 |
| 14 | McDowell Academy for Innovation Marion · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 18.3 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 158 |
Compare the top 4 schools in McDowell County Schools side by side →
Citys in McDowell County Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in McDowell County Schools?
McDowell Early College is the highest-ranked school in McDowell County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 57.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in McDowell County Schools?
McDowell County Schools has 14 schools (3 high, 8 elementary, 3 middle) educating 5,590 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in McDowell County Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in McDowell County Schools is 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.