The fastest-declining public schools by enrollment in McDowell County, North Carolina
This ranking covers the fastest-declining public schools by enrollment in McDowell County, North Carolina, drawn from 11 qualifying public schools. East McDowell Middle School leads the list at -32.4%, against a median of -12.2% across the ranked schools.
The table below is sortable and filterable, and the full list downloads as a CSV. Figures come from federal NCES enrollment data and, where applicable, state assessment results for 2024-25.
| # | School | City | 2024-25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East McDowell Middle School | Marion, NC | 392 | -32.4% |
| 2 | Foothills Community School | Marion, NC | 200 | -28.3% |
| 3 | Marion Elementary School | Marion, NC | 333 | -14.4% |
| 4 | McDowell High School | Marion, NC | 1,379 | -12.7% |
| 5 | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School | Marion, NC | 289 | -12.2% |
| 6 | West Marion Elementary School | Marion, NC | 390 | -12.2% |
| 7 | North Cove Elementary School | Marion, NC | 230 | -9.1% |
| 8 | West McDowell Middle School | Marion, NC | 550 | -8.3% |
| 9 | Eastfield Global Magnet School | Marion, NC | 279 | -7.9% |
| 10 | McDowell Early College | Marion, NC | 241 | -6.2% |
| 11 | Nebo Elementary School | Nebo, NC | 354 | -3.8% |
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