McDowell High School
- 1,379 Students
- 88.0 Teachers (FTE)
- 15.7:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (828)652-7920 Phone
- http://www.mhs.mcdowell.k12.nc.us Website
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McDowell High School
Marion, NC 28752
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ D (53.3)
1,379
Students
88.0
Teachers
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
(828)652-7920
Phone
http://www.mhs.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Website
McDowell High School is a public High school located in Marion, NORTH CAROLINA, operated by the McDowell County Schools school district. It serves grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 1,379 students enrolled; a 15.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe 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 High School Average
Enrollment
1,379.0
State avg: 778.0
▲ 77% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.68:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 20% better
Free Lunch %
98.8%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 29% worse
School Details
School Name
McDowell High School
NCESSCH ID
370294001179
State School ID
NC-590-330
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
600 McDowell High School Dr
City
Marion
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28752
County
McDowell County
Metro Area
Marion, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37046
State Leg. Lower
37085
Latitude
35.6964
Longitude
-82.0367
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
1,379
Total Students
88.0
Teachers FTE
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
88.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 88.0 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 1,362 | 98.8% |
| 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
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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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about McDowell High School, answered using official NCES data.