McDowell County Schools has 11 schools and 3,063 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 20%. Also, 69.4% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at McDowell County Schools: The learner body at the schools served by McDowell County Schools is 88.5% White, 2.7% Black, 8.2% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic/Latino, 0% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 88.5% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in McDowell County Schools, 69.4% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 2.3% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at McDowell County Schools: Within McDowell County Schools, 85.1% of educators are certified, and 78.7% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 14:1. The district has 8 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at McDowell County Schools: In McDowell County Schools, 34% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 37% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 26% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 16% tested at or above that level for math. And 37% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 8% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at McDowell County Schools: McDowell County Schools spends $14,172 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $45,053,000. The school district spends $6,637.5 million on instruction, $5,523.1 million on support services and $968.8 million on other expenses.