East McDowell Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marion, North Carolina 28752 · McDowell County Schools
#265 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#12017 of 15,369 nationally
About East McDowell Middle School
East McDowell Middle School is a public middle located in Marion, in the McDowell County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 392 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 265th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 392.
There are 12 schools in Marion; East McDowell Middle School ranks 9th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East McDowell Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East McDowell Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Eastfield Global Magnet School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students · 891 m away
Marion Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students · 1.1 km away
McDowell High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students · 3.8 km away
Foothills Community School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
200 students · 4.2 km away
West McDowell Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students · 4.3 km away
McDowell Early College
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–13
241 students · 4.6 km away
McDowell Academy for Innovation
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–13
158 students · 4.6 km away
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 6.8 km away
Nebo Elementary School
Nebo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students · 6.8 km away
Glenwood Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 8.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is East McDowell Middle School a good school?
East McDowell Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 29.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #265 of 469 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East McDowell Middle School rank in North Carolina?
East McDowell Middle School ranks #265 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #12017 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East McDowell Middle School?
East McDowell Middle School had 392 students in 2025.
Is East McDowell Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
East McDowell Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East McDowell Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East McDowell Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.