McDowell Academy for Innovation vs Nebo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDowell Academy for Innovation
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–13
158 students
Nebo Elementary School
Nebo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
| Measure | McDowell Academy for Innovation Marion, North Carolina | Nebo Elementary School Nebo, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 528 | #837 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15565 of 16,910 | #39650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 158 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | Marion | Nebo |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nebo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 18.3).
- •Nebo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Nebo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •McDowell Academy for Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99.2%).
- •Nebo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 22.6).
- •Nebo Elementary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 158.
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 McDowell Academy for Innovation better than Nebo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nebo Elementary School ranks higher (28.3 vs 18.3 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 McDowell Academy for Innovation and Nebo Elementary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Marion and Nebo in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDowell Academy for Innovation: 158. Nebo Elementary School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDowell Academy for Innovation and Nebo Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
McDowell Academy for Innovation is 475th of 528 and Nebo Elementary School is 837th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).