McDowell County Public Schools
McDowell County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
15
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,776
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the McDowell County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
McDowell County has one district entry in this county file: McDowell County Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Marion has the most listed schools, with 13 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in McDowell County
Reported Enrollment
5,776
15 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in McDowell County
McDowell County Schools
15 Public Schools in McDowell County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell High School | Profile | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,416 |
| West McDowell Middle School | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 605 |
| East McDowell Middle School | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 468 |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 437 |
| West Marion Elementary School | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 377 |
| Marion Elementary School | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 355 |
| Nebo Elementary School | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Nebo, 28761Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 339 |
| Old Fort Elementary School | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Old Fort, 28762Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 316 |
| Pleasant Gardens Elementary School | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 304 |
| Eastfield Global Magnet School | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 266 |
| North Cove Elementary School | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 227 |
| McDowell Early College | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Rural: Fringe | 9–UG | High | 225 |
| Foothills Community School | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 188 |
| McDowell Virtual Academy | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Virtual | 140 |
| McDowell Academy for Innovation | Listed only | McDowell County Schools | Marion, 28752Rural: Fringe | 9–UG | High | 113 |
McDowell High School
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Rural: Fringe
West McDowell Middle School
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Rural: Fringe
East McDowell Middle School
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Town: Distant
Glenwood Elementary School
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Rural: Fringe
West Marion Elementary School
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Rural: Fringe
Marion Elementary School
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Town: Distant
Nebo Elementary School
McDowell County Schools
Nebo, 28761 / Rural: Fringe
Old Fort Elementary School
McDowell County Schools
Old Fort, 28762 / Rural: Distant
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Town: Distant
Eastfield Global Magnet School
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Town: Distant
North Cove Elementary School
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Rural: Distant
McDowell Early College
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Rural: Fringe
Foothills Community School
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Town: Distant
McDowell Virtual Academy
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Rural: Fringe
McDowell Academy for Innovation
McDowell County Schools
Marion, 28752 / Rural: Fringe
McDowell County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which McDowell County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the McDowell County public school directory?
The directory lists 15 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in McDowell County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this McDowell County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some McDowell County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in McDowell County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this McDowell County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.