Foothills Community School

176 Lukin Street
Marion, NC 28752
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 182 students in grades 6-8, Foothills Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Foothills Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Foothills Community School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
182 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Foothills Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothills Community School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#813 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
42%
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60-64%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Foothills Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
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Black
2%
25%
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White
83%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of Foothills Community School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Foothills Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foothills Community School's ranking?
Foothills Community School is ranked #813 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Foothills Community School often compared to?
Foothills Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdowell Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Foothills Community School?
182 students attend Foothills Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Foothills Community School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothills Community School?
Foothills Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Foothills Community School offer ?
Foothills Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Foothills Community School part of?
Foothills Community School is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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