East McDowell Middle School vs Marion Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East McDowell Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
Marion Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
| Measure | East McDowell Middle School Marion, North Carolina | Marion Elementary School Marion, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 469 | #579 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12017 of 15,369 | #33681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 29.5).
- •Marion Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Marion Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Marion Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.2%).
- •East McDowell Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.1).
- •East McDowell Middle School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 333.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East McDowell Middle School better than Marion Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Marion Elementary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 29.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East McDowell Middle School and Marion Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East McDowell Middle School: 392. Marion Elementary School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East McDowell Middle School and Marion Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
East McDowell Middle School is 265th of 469 and Marion Elementary School is 579th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).