Mcdowell High School
Marion, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
D grade for 2024–25, score 54.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | D |
| School performance score | 58 | 59 | 54 |
| School achievement score | 57.6 | 59 | 54.4 |
| Reading and math | 43.2% | 45.7% | 36.7% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 52.1% | 38.6% | 43.6% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 83.3% | 84.4% | 81.4% |
| Math course rigor | 93.4% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 37.6% | 38.7% | 40.7% |
| School growth score | 60 | 58.1 | 53.5 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
17.665 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 47.654 | 17.699 | 17.665 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
132.87 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 207.48 | 132.01 | 132.87 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,360 | 1,379 |
| Suspended out of school | 8.5% · 115 | 9.0% · 124 |
| Suspended in school | 20.7% · 281 | 19.1% · 264 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.1% · 1 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
1,384 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino15.8%
White73.8%
Black or African American3.6%
Asian0.9%
Two or More Races5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370294001179
- District
- Mcdowell County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 1,384 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90.9
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24