McDowell County schools ranked by test score
Latest NC EOG / EOC year (2024-25). 14 schools in McDowell County, North Carolina with reported Science scores. North Carolina state average: 57.2%.
| Rank | School | Level | Science | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McDowell Early College Marion · McDowell County Schools | High | 77.8% | +20.6pp |
| 2 | McDowell Academy for Innovation Marion · McDowell County Schools | High | 76.5% | +19.3pp |
| 3 | Foothills Community School Marion · McDowell County Schools | Middle | 75.0% | +17.8pp |
| 4 | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School Marion · McDowell County Schools | Elementary | 70.2% | +13.0pp |
| 5 | Old Fort Elementary School Old Fort · McDowell County Schools | Elementary | 68.9% | +11.7pp |
| 6 | Eastfield Global Magnet School Marion · McDowell County Schools | Elementary | 67.5% | +10.3pp |
| 7 | Nebo Elementary School Nebo · McDowell County Schools | Elementary | 60.7% | +3.5pp |
| 8 | West Marion Elementary School Marion · McDowell County Schools | Elementary | 60.3% | +3.1pp |
| 9 | West McDowell Middle School Marion · McDowell County Schools | Middle | 50.3% | -6.9pp |
| 10 | North Cove Elementary School Marion · McDowell County Schools | Elementary | 50.0% | -7.2pp |
| 11 | Marion Elementary School Marion · McDowell County Schools | Elementary | 47.1% | -10.1pp |
| 12 | McDowell High School Marion · McDowell County Schools | High | 40.6% | -16.6pp |
| 13 | East McDowell Middle School Marion · McDowell County Schools | Middle | 38.6% | -18.6pp |
| 14 | Glenwood Elementary School Marion · McDowell County Schools | Elementary | 36.1% | -21.1pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the NC EOG / EOC % Grade Level Proficient threshold on the latest available NC EOG / EOC Science test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in McDowell County, North Carolina with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the North Carolina statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full North Carolina ranking.