The public schools with the highest share of female students in McDowell County, North Carolina
This ranking covers the public schools with the highest share of female students in McDowell County, North Carolina, drawn from 14 qualifying public schools. McDowell Early College leads the list at 55.6%, against a median of 47.5% across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | Female students | % Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McDowell Early College | Marion, NC | 134 | 55.6% |
| 2 | McDowell Academy for Innovation | Marion, NC | 86 | 54.4% |
| 3 | Glenwood Elementary School | Marion, NC | 227 | 52.2% |
| 4 | Nebo Elementary School | Nebo, NC | 182 | 51.4% |
| 5 | Old Fort Elementary School | Old Fort, NC | 184 | 51.1% |
| 6 | North Cove Elementary School | Marion, NC | 113 | 49.1% |
| 7 | Eastfield Global Magnet School | Marion, NC | 136 | 48.8% |
| 8 | McDowell High School | Marion, NC | 637 | 46.2% |
| 9 | West Marion Elementary School | Marion, NC | 178 | 45.6% |
| 10 | West McDowell Middle School | Marion, NC | 251 | 45.6% |
| 11 | Foothills Community School | Marion, NC | 91 | 45.5% |
| 12 | Marion Elementary School | Marion, NC | 151 | 45.4% |
| 13 | East McDowell Middle School | Marion, NC | 173 | 44.1% |
| 14 | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School | Marion, NC | 114 | 39.5% |
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