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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 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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