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McDowell County Schools

McDowell County Schools is a public school district in Marion, NC with 15 schools, 5,792 students, grades PK–12, a B- district rating and $13,055 of spending per student.

B-TopHap district rating
Rating
B-
Schools
15
Students
5,792
Grades
PK–12
Spending per student
$13,055
Teachers (FTE)
380

15 schools

Schools in this district

District details

Students per teacher
15:1
Total annual spending
$75,614,560
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Headquarters
Marion, NC
Phone
(828) 652-4535
Website
mcdowell.k12.nc.us
NCES district ID
3702940
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Common questions

About McDowell County Schools

How is McDowell County Schools rated?

McDowell County Schools holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in McDowell County Schools?

McDowell County Schools operates 15 schools — 8 primary, 3 middle and 4 high by instruction level.

How many students does McDowell County Schools serve?

McDowell County Schools enrolls 5,792 students across 380 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 15 students per teacher.

How much does McDowell County Schools spend per student?

McDowell County Schools reports $13,055 of spending per student. Across 5,792 students that is roughly $75,614,560 a year.

What grades does McDowell County Schools cover?

McDowell County Schools covers grades PK–12.

Where is McDowell County Schools located?

McDowell County Schools is headquartered in Marion, North Carolina.