Foothills Community School

Middle No virtual instruction Marion, NC Grades 06–08 Town: Distant Marion, NC SchoolScore™ D (54)
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Foothills Community School
Marion, NC 28752
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ D (54)
200
Students
11.1
Teachers
18:1
Student:Teacher
(828)652-1040
Phone
http://fcs.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Website

Foothills Community School is a public school administered by the McDowell County Schools district in Marion, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 200 students enrolled; a 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Middle School Average
Enrollment
200.0
State avg: 611.0
▼ 67% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.02:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 13% worse
Free Lunch %
98.5%
State avg: 82.4%
▲ 20% worse
School Details
School Name
Foothills Community School
NCESSCH ID
370294003353
State School ID
NC-590-393
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
176 Lukin Street
City
Marion
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28752
County
McDowell County
Metro Area
Marion, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37046
State Leg. Lower
37085
Latitude
35.65969
Longitude
-82.02769
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
200
Total Students
👩‍🏫
11.1
Teachers FTE
📐
18:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
11.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)11.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 197 98.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
McDowell County Schools
LEAID
3702940
State LEA ID
NC-590
Phone
(828)652-4535
Website
http://www.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Marion
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$79,530K
Federal Revenue
$14,652K
State Revenue
$49,680K
Local Revenue
$15,198K
Total Expenditure
$81,372K
Instruction Exp.
$48,559K
Support Services
$22,807K
Other Current Exp.
$4,371K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Foothills Community School

1
The Summit Academy
Marion · High
1.8 mi
2
Marion Elementary School
Marion · Elementary
2.5 mi
3
McDowell High School
Marion · High
2.6 mi
4
East McDowell Middle School
Marion · Middle
2.6 mi
5
West McDowell Middle School
Marion · Middle
2.9 mi
6
McDowell Virtual Academy
Marion · Not reported
2.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Foothills Community School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Foothills Community School?
200 students are enrolled at Foothills Community School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Foothills Community School have?
Foothills Community School has 11.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18:1.
What grades does Foothills Community School serve?
Foothills Community School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Foothills Community School a charter school?
Foothills Community School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Foothills Community School located in?
Foothills Community School is located in the Marion, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Foothills Community School belong to?
Foothills Community School is part of the McDowell County Schools school district.
How much does McDowell County Schools spend per student?
The McDowell County Schools district spends approximately $406,860,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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