Overview
McDowell High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Marion, North Carolina. The school enrolls 1,384 students. It is part of the McDowell County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMcDowell County Schools
County37111
CityMarion
ZIP28752
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370294001179
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,384
White74.5%
Hispanic / Latino16.2%
Black / African American3.0%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races5.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)