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McDowell County Public Schools

McDowell County, West Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

10

public schools

Total Enrollment

2,537

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

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 West Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

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.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. WELCH has the most listed schools, with 3 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

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

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in McDowell County

Reported Enrollment

2,537

9 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle1
High2
Other1

1 School District in McDowell County

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

10 schools
2,537 students enrolled

10 Public Schools in McDowell County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

WELCH, 24801 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–12High560 students

RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

BRADSHAW, 24817 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High408 students

SOUTHSIDE K-8

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

WAR, 24892 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary314 students

BRADSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

BRADSHAW, 24817 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary272 students

SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

AVONDALE, 24811 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle239 students

IAEGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

IAEGER, 24844 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary229 students

WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

WELCH, 24801 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary220 students

KIMBALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

KIMBALL, 24853 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary159 students

FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

BIG SANDY, 24816 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary136 students

MCDOWELL CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

WELCH, 24801 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyVocationalEnrollment not available

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 West Virginia. 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 10 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?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

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.

← Back to McDowell County Education OverviewCounty school score: 28/100

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.