Serving 209 students in grades 9-13, Mcdowell Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcdowell Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Mcdowell Early College's student population of 209 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcdowell Early College ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdowell Early College is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdowell Early College's ranking?
Mcdowell Early College is ranked #39 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mcdowell Early College often compared to?
Mcdowell Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdowell High School, Foothills Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcdowell Early College?
The graduation rate of Mcdowell Early College is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mcdowell Early College?
209 students attend Mcdowell Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mcdowell Early College students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdowell Early College?
Mcdowell Early College has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Early College offer ?
Mcdowell Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdowell Early College part of?
Mcdowell Early College is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.
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