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Mcdowell Early College vs. Foothills Community School

Should you attend Mcdowell Early College or Foothills Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Mcdowell Early College
54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Foothills Community School
176 Lukin Street
Marion, NC 28752
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Mcdowell Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Foothills Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 198 students in grades 9-13, Mcdowell Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 196 students in grades 6-8, Foothills Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-13
6-8
Total Students
198 students
196 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcdowell Early College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Foothills Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcdowell Early College.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Foothills Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcdowell Early College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Foothills Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcdowell Early College with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mcdowell County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mcdowell County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#89 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
#420 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcdowell Early College, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Foothills Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥80%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdowell Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothills Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdowell Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothills Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdowell Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothills Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mcdowell Early College with the average graduation rate observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Foothills Community School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcdowell Early College by grade.
This chart displays the students of Foothills Community School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
68
Grade 7 Students
-
77
Grade 8 Students
-
51
Grade 9 Students
42
-
Grade 10 Students
36
-
Grade 11 Students
67
-
Grade 12 Students
53
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcdowell Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mcdowell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Foothills Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mcdowell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcdowell Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mcdowell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Foothills Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mcdowell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcdowell Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mcdowell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Foothills Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mcdowell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcdowell Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mcdowell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Foothills Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mcdowell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcdowell Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mcdowell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Foothills Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mcdowell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcdowell Early College, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Foothills Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcdowell Early College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Foothills Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcdowell Early College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Foothills Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mcdowell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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