NCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
McDowell High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Marion, North Carolina|McDowell County Schools
Marion, NC 28752
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,384
Student:Teacher
15.4:1
Locale
Rural
District
McDowell County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.5%
Phone
(828)652-7920School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
57%
72th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
50%
67th percentile in NC
Graduation Rate
82%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
12 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
18 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Near average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,112
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 63%Local 19%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,379
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about McDowell High School
Enrollment at McDowell High School stands at 1,384 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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