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McDowell High School

PublicGrades 9–12
Marion, North Carolina · McDowell County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,384
Student:Teacher15.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
McDowell
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
1,384
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
100%+21.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

McDowell High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Marion, North Carolina. The school enrolls 1,384 students. It is part of the McDowell County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMcDowell County Schools
County37111
CityMarion
ZIP28752
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370294001179

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,384

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)