North Cove Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marion, North Carolina 28752 · McDowell County Schools
#575 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#33605 of 50,301 nationally
About North Cove Elementary School
North Cove Elementary School is a public elementary located in Marion, in the McDowell County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 230 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 575th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 230.
There are 12 schools in Marion; North Cove Elementary School ranks 3rd of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
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 North Cove Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Cove Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West McDowell Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students · 9.9 km away
McDowell High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students · 10 km away
Greenlee Primary
Spruce Pine · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
246 students · 11 km away
Marion Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students · 11 km away
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 11 km away
East McDowell Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students · 12 km away
Eastfield Global Magnet School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students · 12 km away
Nebo Elementary School
Nebo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students · 13 km away
Foothills Community School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
200 students · 14 km away
South Toe Elementary
Burnsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
107 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Farmer Elementary School
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
230 students
London Elementary School
Walnut Cove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
230 students
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
Bethel Elementary
Bethel · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
232 students
Cook Literacy Model School
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students
Chadbourn Elementary
Chadbourn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
Frequently asked questions
Is North Cove Elementary School a good school?
North Cove Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 37.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #575 of 1,457 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 North Cove Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
North Cove Elementary School ranks #575 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #33605 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Cove Elementary School?
North Cove Elementary School had 230 students in 2025.
Is North Cove Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
North Cove Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near North Cove Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Cove Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.