The fastest-declining public elementary schools by enrollment in McDowell County, North Carolina
6 public elementary schools in McDowell County, North Carolina appear in this ranking of the fastest-declining public elementary schools by enrollment, ranked by the steepest enrollment decline between the 2017-18 and 2024-25 school years. Marion Elementary School leads the list at -14.4%, against a median of -10.6% across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | 2024-25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion Elementary School | Marion, NC | 333 | -14.4% |
| 2 | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School | Marion, NC | 289 | -12.2% |
| 3 | West Marion Elementary School | Marion, NC | 390 | -12.2% |
| 4 | North Cove Elementary School | Marion, NC | 230 | -9.1% |
| 5 | Eastfield Global Magnet School | Marion, NC | 279 | -7.9% |
| 6 | Nebo Elementary School | Nebo, NC | 354 | -3.8% |
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