McDowell County Schools has 14 schools and 5,931 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 20%. Also, 58.1% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at McDowell County Schools: The learner body at the schools served by McDowell County Schools is 78% White, 4% Black, 13.8% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 78% 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, 47% of learners are female, and 53% of learners are male. At schools in McDowell County Schools, 58.1% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 11.1% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at McDowell County Schools: Within McDowell County Schools, 97.1% of educators are certified, and 93.7% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 14:1. The district has 13 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at McDowell County Schools: In McDowell County Schools, 46% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 51% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 45% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 32% tested at or above that level for math. And 72% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 38% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at McDowell County Schools: McDowell County Schools spends $10,430 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $59,936,000. The school district spends $6,284.2 million on instruction, $2,769.6 million on support services and $687.8 million on other expenses.