McDowell High School, NC
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Virtual
How McDowell High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score46
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at McDowell High School
1,436Students
100%Low-Income Students
96Teachers
15 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 56% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 21% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 27% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 26% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 26% | 17% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 24% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 51% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 16% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at McDowell High School
1%Math Proficiency
53%Reading Proficiency
27%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 34% | 44% | 50% |
| Male | 24% | 41% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 53% | 51% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 56% | 59% |
| Black | 50% | 31% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 31% | 52% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 48% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 35% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 35% | 33% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 26% | 32% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 11% | 22% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at McDowell High School
88%Overall Rate
87%Low-Income
80%Limited English
77%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50% | 74% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 80% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 58% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near McDowell High School, NC
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near McDowell High School, NC
New Manna Christian School
2 miles, E
Nebo Crossing Academy
7 miles, E
Arthur Morgan School
14 miles, NW
Altapass Christian School
14 miles, N