For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,842 students in Mcdowell County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, NC are Mcdowell Early College, Mcdowell For Innovation and Mcdowell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdowell County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Mcdowell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Mcdowell County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcdowell Early College, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mcdowell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcdowell Early College
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 659-0411
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 659-0411
Grades: 9-13
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdowell For Innovation
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 659-0411
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 659-0411
Grades: 9-13
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Mcdowell High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Mcdowell High School Dr
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7920
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7920
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: n/an/a
176 Lukin Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-4535
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-4535
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, NC include Mcdowell Early College, Mcdowell For Innovation and Mcdowell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcdowell County, NC?
4 public high schools are located in Mcdowell County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdowell County, NC?
Mcdowell County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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