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Mcdowell High School vs. Mcdowell Early College

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Mcdowell High School
600 Mcdowell High School Dr
Marion, NC 28752
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Mcdowell Early College
54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Mcdowell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

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%)
Overview
Serving 1,384 students in grades 9-12, Mcdowell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-13
Total Students
1,384 students
198 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcdowell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcdowell High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcdowell Early College.
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcdowell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcdowell High 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.
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#814 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#89 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcdowell High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdowell High 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.
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.
47%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdowell High 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.
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.
49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdowell High 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.
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.
74%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mcdowell High 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 2021-22 school year.
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcdowell High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mcdowell Early College by grade.
Grade 9 Students
348
42
Grade 10 Students
387
36
Grade 11 Students
306
67
Grade 12 Students
343
53
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mcdowell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mcdowell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcdowell High 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 2022-23 school year.
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.
% Hispanic
16%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcdowell High 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.
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.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcdowell High 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.
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.
% White
74%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcdowell High 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.
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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcdowell High 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.
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.
0.43
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcdowell High 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.
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcdowell High 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.
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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcdowell High 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.
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.
 
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