The public elementary schools with the highest share of Black students in McDowell County, North Carolina
Across McDowell County, North Carolina, 8 public elementary schools are ranked here, ranked by the share of students who are Black or African American, from federal NCES enrollment data. Marion Elementary School leads the list at 4.2%, against a median of 2.2% across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | Black students | % Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion Elementary School | Marion, NC | 14 | 4.2% |
| 2 | West Marion Elementary School | Marion, NC | 12 | 3.1% |
| 3 | Old Fort Elementary School | Old Fort, NC | 9 | 2.5% |
| 4 | Nebo Elementary School | Nebo, NC | 8 | 2.3% |
| 5 | Eastfield Global Magnet School | Marion, NC | 6 | 2.1% |
| 6 | Glenwood Elementary School | Marion, NC | 5 | 1.1% |
| 7 | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School | Marion, NC | 3 | 1.0% |
| 8 | North Cove Elementary School | Marion, NC | 2 | 0.9% |
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Racial and ethnic enrollment shares are factual figures reported by each school to the federal government (NCES). This list describes the composition of student bodies and is not an evaluation or endorsement of any school.
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