McDowell Early College
54 College Dr, Marion, NC 28752
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
225
SAT Overall Score
1220
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
ACT Overall Score
25
McDowell Academy for Innovation
54 College Dr, Marion, NC 28752
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
113
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Old Fort Elementary School
128 Mauney Ave, Old Fort, NC 28762
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
316
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Marion Elementary School
209 Robert St, Marion, NC 28752
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
355
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Foothills Community School
172 Lukin St, Marion, NC 28752
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
188
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Eastfield Global Magnet School
170 Eastfield School Rd, Marion, NC 28752
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
266
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
New Manna Christian School
, Marion, NC 28752
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
130
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Glenwood Elementary School
1545 Old Highway 221, Marion, NC 28752
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
437
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
100 John Roach Dr, Marion, NC 28752
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
304
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
West McDowell Junior High School
346 W MCDOWELL JUNIOR HIGH, Marion, NC 28752
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
605
Math Proficiency
45%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
45%
East McDowell Junior High School
676 State St, Marion, NC 28752
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
531
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
43%
West Marion Elementary School
820 Marler Rd, Marion, NC 28752
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
377
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
37%
North Cove Elementary School
401 American Thread Rd, Marion, NC 28752
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
227
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Nebo Elementary School
254 Nebo School Rd, Nebo, NC 28761
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
339
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
McDowell High School
600 McDowell High Dr, Marion, NC 28752
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,416
SAT Overall Score
1100
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Nebo Crossing Academy
961 Harmony Grove Rd, Nebo, NC 28761
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
165
For families seeking quality education in Mcdowell County, NC, the area offers 16 school options including the highly-rated McDowell Early College (10/10 on GreatSchools) and (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 84% math proficiency and 90% reading proficiency. Mcdowell County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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