Mcdowell County Schools District
- 334 SOUTH MAIN ST
- MARION, NC 28752
- (828) 652-4535
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72.8% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,908 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.1 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,583 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 466 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,583 | 14.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 320 |
| Kindergarten Students | 414 |
| 1st Grade Students | 492 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 511 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 527 |
| 4th Grade Students | 538 |
| 5th Grade Students | 506 |
| 6th Grade Students | 509 |
| 7th Grade Students | 486 |
| 8th Grade Students | 488 |
| 9th Grade Students | 550 |
| 10th Grade Students | 496 |
| 11th Grade Students | 455 |
| 12th Grade Students | 381 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 95 |
| Hispanic | 596 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 361 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,600 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,426 |
| Female | 3,247 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 466 | 14.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 250 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 214 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 2 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 146 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 20 |
| Elementary | 9 |
| Secondary | 10 |
| Other | 1 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 12 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 285 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 27 |
| School Administrators | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 32 |
| Student Support Services | 34 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 163 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $56,378,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $11,658,000 | 20.7% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $8,804,000 | 15.6% |
| School Lunch | $1,413,000 | 2.5% |
| Non-Specified | $208,000 | 0.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $179,000 | 0.3% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $356,000 | 0.6% |
| Miscellaneous | $688,000 | 1.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $39,038,000 | 69.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $38,174,000 | 67.7% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $221,000 | 0.4% |
| Non-Specified | $493,000 | 0.9% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $150,000 | 0.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,682,000 | 10.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,027,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Other | $113,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $3,386,000 | 6.0% |
| Direct - Other | $156,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $51,711,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $32,694,000 | 63.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $14,811,000 | 28.6% |
| Student Support | $2,643,000 | 4.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $939,000 | 1.7% |
| General Administration Support | $668,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $2,803,000 | 5.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,824,000 | 6.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,831,000 | 3.2% |
| Other Support Services | $2,103,000 | 3.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,206,000 | 8.1% |
| Food Services | $4,206,000 | 7.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 72.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 391 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 7 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 122 | 6.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Mcdowell County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 12
- Students: 6,583
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 466
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| EASTFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
170 Eastfield School Rd
Marion, NC Public | PK-6 | 368 | 14.9 |  Review This School |
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| EAST MCDOWELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
676 State St
Marion, NC Public | 7-9 | 637 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1545 Old Hwy 221 South
Marion, NC Public | KG-6 | 526 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
209 Robert St
Marion, NC Public | PK-6 | 573 | 20.3 | Review This School |
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| MCDOWELL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
600 Mcdowell High Dr
Marion, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,295 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| MCDOWLL EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL | ||||
54 College Dr
Marion, NC Public | 9-12 | 167 | 20.9 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
254 Nebo School Rd
Nebo, NC Public | KG-6 | 569 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| NORTH COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
401 American Thread Rd
Marion, NC Public | KG-6 | 297 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| OLD FORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
128 Mauney Ave
Old Fort, NC Public | PK-6 | 516 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| PLEASANT GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 John Roach Dr
Marion, NC Public | KG-6 | 425 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| WEST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
820 Marler Rd
Marion, NC Public | KG-6 | 543 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| WEST MCDOWELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
346 West Mcdowell Jr High R
Marion, NC Public | 7-9 | 757 | 14.6 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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