Overview

Mcdowell High School is a public school in Marion, NC, offering AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 4 high schools in Mcdowell County School District.

School Rating

Mcdowell High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School


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Neighborhood

600 McDowell High School Road
Marion, NC 28752
School leader: Ms Melora Bennett
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Nearby Schools

  • 6 /10
    West Mcdowell Junior High School
    0.22 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • NA
    Tate Street School Age Program
    1.47 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    New Manna Christian School
    1.63 miles
    Private; K-12
  • NA
    First Bapt Children's Center
    1.67 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    Tots R Us
    1.68 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • 7 /10
    Marion Elementary School
    1.7 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Early Childhood Enrichment Center
    1.71 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Mcdowell Co Head Start
    1.75 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Mamaws Little House
    1.75 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
    McDowell Academy for Innovation
    5.02 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Mcdowell Early Colle
    5.02 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    Old Fort Elementary School
    9.39 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 8 /10
    Deyton Elementary
    15.0 miles
    Public district; 3-5
  • 8 /10
    Glen Alpine Elementary
    14.55 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 7 /10
    Marion Elementary School
    1.7 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 6 /10
    Glenwood Elementary School
    6.54 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 6 /10
    Foothills Community School
    2.61 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 6 /10
    West Mcdowell Junior High School
    0.22 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 6 /10
    South Toe Elementary School
    13.03 miles
    Public district; K-5