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Foothills Community School

Foothills Community School is a public middle school in Marion, NC, serving grades 6–8, rated A-, with 200 students and an 18:1 student-teacher ratio.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
200
Students per teacher
18:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

Student body

White82%
Hispanic11%
Two or more races5%
Black2%
Male / female
55% / 46%
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+7.0%
Prior-year enrollment
187

School details

Address
176 Lukin St, Marion, NC 28752
Phone
(828) 652-1040
Website
mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Setting
Town - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
370294003353
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School district

McDowell County Schools

District rating
C+
Schools
15
Students
5,792
Spending per student
$13,055
Teachers (FTE)
380
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Foothills Community School

How is Foothills Community School rated?

Foothills Community School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. McDowell County Schools is rated C+ overall.

What grades does Foothills Community School serve?

Foothills Community School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Foothills Community School?

200 students attend Foothills Community School, up from 187 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1.

Which school district is Foothills Community School in?

Foothills Community School is part of McDowell County Schools, which reports 15 schools, 5,792 students and $13,055 of spending per student.