Is McDowell High School a good school?

McDowell High School ranks 429 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McDowell High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,416 students attended McDowell High School.

What is the racial makeup of McDowell High School?

Students at McDowell High School are 75% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools feed into McDowell High School?

McDowell High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Eastfield Global Magnet School Elementary : Glenwood Elementary School Elementary : Marion Elementary School Elementary : Nebo Elementary School Elementary : North Cove Elementary School Elementary : Old Fort Elementary School Elementary : Pleasant Gardens Elementary School Elementary : West Marion Elementary School Middle : East McDowell Middle School Middle : West McDowell Middle School

McDowell High School

Summary:

McDowell High School is a public high school in Marion, North Carolina, serving 1,416 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the McDowell County Schools district, which is ranked 115 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While McDowell High School has a predominantly white student population (74.51%), its academic performance is generally lower than the state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates on end-of-course tests in subjects like Biology (38%), Math I (33.7%), and Math III (50.9%) are all below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school struggles to support the academic success of Hispanic, White, and Economically Disadvantaged students, ranking in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools for these subgroups. The school's high poverty rate, with 60.03% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to these challenges.

In contrast, the nearby McDowell Early College and McDowell Academy for Innovation consistently outperform McDowell High School in academic measures, with significantly higher proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. This stark contrast suggests that McDowell High School faces significant challenges in maintaining academic excellence, and the school and district will need to address these issues to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

600 McDowell High School Dr
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 652-7920

District: McDowell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
429^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,698

Feeder schools for McDowell High School:

Elementary:	Eastfield Global Magnet School
	Glenwood Elementary School
	Marion Elementary School
	Nebo Elementary School
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	North Cove Elementary School
	Old Fort Elementary School
	Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
	West Marion Elementary School
Middle:	East McDowell Middle School
	West McDowell Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 1,416

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.5%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McDowell High School ranks worse than 67% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the McDowell County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details McDowell High School has the largest high school student body size in the McDowell County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (74.5%), Hispanic (16.2%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the McDowell County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McDowell High School is 15. 1 high schools in the McDowell County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare McDowell High School employs 94.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McDowell High School is $9,698. 1 high schools in the McDowell County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDowell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McDowell High School 429^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See McDowell High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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McDowell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks McDowell County Schools 115^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McDowell High School

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Rank History for all students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	49.32	239^th	431	44.5%
2007	45.30	273^rd	453	39.7%
2008	43.29	300^th	477	37.1%
2009	43.02	312^th	490	36.3%
2010	42.05	340^th	499	31.9%
2011	29.65	404^th	506	20.2%
2012	18.06	431^st	502	14.1%
2013	33.77	282^nd	505	44.2%
2014	25.96	309^th	451	31.5%
2015	32.83	322^nd	531	39.4%
2016	24.29	353^rd	507	30.4%
2017	47.80	196^th	476	58.8%
2018	59.32	153^rd	469	67.4%
2019	49.86	209^th	514	59.3%
2021	40.11	331^st	594	44.3%
2022	32.22	418^th	621	32.7%
2023	31.45	423^rd	626	32.4%
2024	32.07	429^th	640	33.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	69.11	51^st	185	72.4%
2022	20.54	202^nd	226	10.6%
2023	29.15	189^th	249	24.1%
2024	31.02	197^th	261	24.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	39.13	79^th	147	46.3%
2019	36.23	108^th	173	37.6%
2022	24.45	137^th	156	12.2%
2023	33.35	140^th	226	38.1%
2024	32.09	180^th	262	31.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.23	256^th	349	26.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	65.03	77^th	424	81.8%
2019	50.83	134^th	446	70.0%
2021	42.32	172^nd	432	60.2%
2022	25.96	417^th	544	23.3%
2023	30.88	407^th	597	31.8%
2024	32.06	414^th	613	32.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	80.30	2^nd	17	88.2%
2019	66.45	8^th	44	81.8%
2021	54.05	4^th	9	55.6%
2022	62.60	5^th	34	85.3%
2023	95.50	2^nd	45	95.6%
2024	32.21	33^rd	47	29.8%

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Rank History for Female students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	63.31	138^th	449	69.3%
2019	50.62	202^nd	475	57.5%
2021	37.00	261^st	475	45.1%
2022	34.49	387^th	594	34.8%
2023	30.73	412^th	588	29.9%
2024	26.75	451^st	602	25.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	31.10	228^th	349	34.7%
2019	29.64	269^th	364	26.1%
2021	23.13	293^rd	334	12.3%
2022	17.71	316^th	330	4.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	64.35	107^th	325	67.1%
2021	60.15	148^th	337	56.1%
2022	67.62	129^th	398	67.6%
2023	57.10	201^st	403	50.1%
2024	51.52	261^st	403	35.2%

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Rank History for Male students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	53.90	185^th	463	60.0%
2019	48.01	202^nd	488	58.6%
2021	41.79	222^nd	481	53.8%
2022	29.66	416^th	585	28.9%
2023	31.90	405^th	602	32.7%
2024	35.56	388^th	607	36.1%

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Rank History for African American students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	58.79	92^nd	359	74.4%
2019	40.58	169^th	369	54.2%
2022	19.58	385^th	430	10.5%
2023	35.26	263^rd	434	39.4%
2024	46.66	190^th	437	56.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	36.97	205^th	340	39.7%
2019	33.81	217^th	354	38.7%
2021	32.80	232^nd	370	37.3%
2022	17.12	397^th	436	8.9%
2023	20.47	388^th	449	13.6%
2024	23.20	371^st	454	18.3%

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Rank History for White students at McDowell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	43.87	233^rd	427	45.4%
2019	37.80	263^rd	444	40.8%
2021	29.01	294^th	439	33.0%
2022	22.52	432^nd	534	19.1%
2023	21.23	455^th	537	15.3%
2024	20.28	468^th	553	15.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

Review counts

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by a teacher
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

The school is often covered with tobacco the students don't respect the teachers. Also the teachers are often more concerned about the students liking them and not worrying about whether or not the students are actually learning anything. Also trying to get something done about disrespectful students is almost impossible. If I write a student up for using inappropriate language or for not doing their work nothing is done. Although the teachers are not the only ones with issues trying to get children disciplined. Bus drivers are always writing someone up but it seems to be taken as a joke. This is the worst school I have ever seen. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 20, 2013

McDowell High School is a place where every student is important. The staff is always willing to work beyond what is required to make a difference for the students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for McDowell High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1401	91	14	0	0	n/a	n/a	-4	1502
1989	1402	98	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1510
1990	1392	106	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1510
1991	1345	77	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1437
1992	1262	77	15	2	1	n/a	n/a	-3	1354
1993	1179	70	19	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1270
1994	1173	64	10	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1253
1995	1161	57	13	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1239
1996	1161	57	13	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1239
1997	1117	62	18	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1202
1998	1141	58	19	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1223
1999	1164	61	25	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1257
2000	1142	59	31	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1241
2001	1115	60	37	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1220
2002	1142	68	32	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	1270
2003	1142	68	32	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	1270
2004	1171	68	30	30	4	n/a	n/a	0	1303
2005	1248	72	30	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	1388
2006	1246	70	32	49	3	n/a	n/a	0	1400
2007	1210	55	32	46	5	n/a	n/a	9	1357
2008	1176	54	26	61	7	n/a	n/a	11	1335
2009	1162	66	20	70	4	n/a	n/a	0	1322
2010	1128	69	17	78	3	n/a	n/a	0	1295
2011	1102	48	16	95	4	0	55	0	1320
2012	1075	43	14	110	5	1	70	0	1318
2013	1042	46	13	111	6	0	70	0	1288
2014	1022	44	10	109	7	2	47	0	1241
2015	1395	62	17	155	7	0	44	0	1680
2016	1369	58	21	169	9	0	37	0	1663
2017	1324	53	17	193	9	0	47	0	1643
2018	1268	47	19	186	9	2	48	0	1579
2019	1173	42	15	161	8	0	37	0	1436
2020	1109	44	8	178	7	1	53	0	1400
2021	1106	47	7	184	4	2	44	0	1394
2022	1053	44	8	191	4	2	61	0	1363
2023	1055	42	13	230	2	3	71	0	1416

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McDowell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1502	94.0	15.9	7.1
1989	1510	96.0	15.7	9.2
1990	1510	96.0	15.7	9.4
1991	1437	96.0	14.9	9.9
1992	1354	97.0	13.9	3.2
1993	1270	86.0	14.8	6.2
1994	1253	86.0	14.6	9.4
1995	1239	86.0	14.4	5.2
1996	1239	86.0	14.4	5.2
1997	1202	85.0	14.1	5.4
1998	1223	91.0	13.4	5.4
1999	1257	91.0	13.8	8
2000	1241	91.0	13.6	12.5
2001	1220	91.0	13.4	9.7
2002	1270	91.0	14.0	26.7
2003	1270	91.0	14.0	26.7
2004	1303	84.0	15.5	27.9
2005	1388	84.0	16.5	31.5
2006	1400	84.0	16.7	31.9
2007	1357	96.4	14.1	38.2
2008	1335	100.0	13.4	43.7
2009	1322	105.0	12.6	35.6
2010	1295	100.7	12.8	52.7
2011	1320	99.4	13.2	51.3
2012	1318	95.9	13.7	54.9
2013	1288	96.2	13.3	55.4
2014	1241	98.1	12.6	53.9
2015	1680	104.0	16.1	51.8
2016	1663	101.0	16.4	55.1
2017	1643	99.9	16.4	53.5
2018	1579	99.2	15.9	49.5
2019	1436	96.4	14.8	52.2
2020	1400	96.2	14.5	48.5
2021	1394	95.8	14.5	41.8
2022	1363	94.8	14.3	37.2
2023	1416	94.2	15.0	60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McDowell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1502	94.0	15.9	7.1
1989	1510	96.0	15.7	9.2
1990	1510	96.0	15.7	9.4
1991	1437	96.0	14.9	9.9
1992	1354	97.0	13.9	3.2
1993	1270	86.0	14.8	6.2
1994	1253	86.0	14.6	9.4
1995	1239	86.0	14.4	5.2
1996	1239	86.0	14.4	5.2
1997	1202	85.0	14.1	5.4
1998	1223	91.0	13.4	5.4
1999	1257	91.0	13.8	8
2000	1241	91.0	13.6	12.5
2001	1220	91.0	13.4	9.7
2002	1270	91.0	14.0	26.7
2003	1270	91.0	14.0	26.7
2004	1303	84.0	15.5	27.9
2005	1388	84.0	16.5	31.5
2006	1400	84.0	16.7	31.9
2007	1357	96.4	14.1	38.2
2008	1335	100.0	13.4	43.7
2009	1322	105.0	12.6	35.6
2010	1295	100.7	12.8	52.7
2011	1320	99.4	13.2	51.3
2012	1318	95.9	13.7	54.9
2013	1288	96.2	13.3	55.4
2014	1241	98.1	12.6	53.9
2015	1680	104.0	16.1	51.8
2016	1663	101.0	16.4	55.1
2017	1643	99.9	16.4	53.5
2018	1579	99.2	15.9	49.5
2019	1436	96.4	14.8	52.2
2020	1400	96.2	14.5	48.5
2021	1394	95.8	14.5	41.8
2022	1363	94.8	14.3	37.2
2023	1416	94.2	15.0	60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McDowell High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,036 (10.7%)	$8,662 (89.3%)	$9,698

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McDowell High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 209^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 423^rd of 626 High schools	26.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (McDowell High School)	58.6	37.1	21.5%
End of Course Biology (McDowell County Schools)	61.7	45.8	15.9%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (McDowell High School)	64.2	46.6	17.6%
End of Course English II (McDowell County Schools)	67.8	55.9	11.9%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (McDowell High School)	43.2	37.7	5.5%
End of Course Math I (McDowell County Schools)	45.5	45.9	0.4%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (McDowell High School)	44.6	48.7	4.1%
End of Course Math III (McDowell County Schools)	54.6	54.9	0.3%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1436	1416	1.4%
African American	42	42
American Indian	8	2	75%
Asian	15	13	13.3%
Hispanic	161	230	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	1173	1055	10.1%
Two or More Races	37	71	91.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.2%	60%	7.9%

Schools Near McDowell High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)		EOG Reading (2024)		EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McDowell High School	Public	9-12	600 McDowell High School Dr	Marion	28752	McDowell County	McDowell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 652-7920	1,416	94	15.0	60.0%	1,055 (74.5%)	42 (3.0%)	230 (16.2%)	13 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	71 (5.0%)	32.1	429^th of 640 public high schools	33.0%		31.5	423^rd of 626 public high schools	32.4%	6	38.0	51.6	33.7	50.9						$9,698	$1,036	$8,662
McDowell Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	346 West McDowell Junior High	Marion	28752	McDowell County	McDowell County Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(828) 652-3390	140	7	20.0	26.4%	121 (86.4%)	9 (6.4%)	5 (3.6%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	12.5	573^rd of 640 public high schools	10.5%		10.4	578^th of 626 public high schools	7.7%	5	9.1	44.4	7.7		16.7	16.7	18.2	47.1	58.8
McDowell Early College	Public	9-12	54 College Drive	Marion	28752	McDowell County	McDowell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 659-0411	225	12	18.4	42.7%	166 (73.8%)	4 (1.8%)	43 (19.1%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	93.3	48^th of 640 public high schools	92.5%		95.8	16^th of 626 public high schools	97.4%	32	84.4	97.3	92.3	93.9						$7,400	$232	$7,168
McDowell Academy for Innovation	Public	9-12	54 College Drive	Marion	28752	McDowell County	McDowell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 659-0411	113	8	14.1	51.3%	75 (66.4%)	7 (6.2%)	26 (23.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	96.4	7^th of 640 public high schools	98.9%		94.5	32^nd of 626 public high schools	94.9%	25	100.0	97.3	96.2	100.0						$24,717	$228	$24,489
Mayland Early College	Public	9-12	264 Mayland Dr	Spruce Pine	28777	Mitchell County	Mitchell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 766-2590	119	5	23.8	39.5%	99 (83.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.1%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)	84.6	113^th of 640 public high schools	82.3%		94.4	34^th of 626 public high schools	94.6%	79	82.9	81.8	95.0	71.4						$7,370	$209	$7,160
Freedom High	Public	9-12	511 Independence Boulevard	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 433-1310	1,414	74	19.2	63.6%	670 (47.4%)	109 (7.7%)	473 (33.5%)	58 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (7.3%)	37.9	388^th of 640 public high schools	39.4%		44.9	324^th of 626 public high schools	48.2%	64	48.5	49.6	34.5	57.2						$8,511	$796	$7,716
Mitchell High	Public	9-12	416 Ledger School Rd	Bakersville	28705	Mitchell County	Mitchell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 766-3400	497	37	13.4	50.1%	413 (83.1%)	2 (0.4%)	71 (14.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	29.5	455^th of 640 public high schools	28.9%		36.5	384^th of 626 public high schools	38.7%	71	55.6	47.7	18.8	41.5						$11,982	$572	$11,410
Burke Middle College	Public	11-12	1001 Burkemont Ave	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 448-3175	119	3	39.6	33.6%	59 (49.6%)	4 (3.4%)	19 (16.0%)	31 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)								(n/a)				79.5						$4,804	$268	$4,536
Owen High	Public	9-12	99 Lake Eden Road	Black Mountain	28711	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 686-3852	689	46	14.9	48.0%	511 (74.2%)	30 (4.4%)	95 (13.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.7%)	56.1	256^th of 640 public high schools	60.0%		62.8	209^th of 626 public high schools	66.6%	47	57.5	61.9	42.4	69.9						$11,241	$694	$10,547

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