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Foothills Community School

176 Lukin Street
Marion, NC 28752
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 188 students in grades 6-8, Foothills Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Foothills Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Foothills Community School's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
188 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Foothills Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothills Community School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#420 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Foothills Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Foothills Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Foothills Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Foothills Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Foothills Community School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Foothills Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Foothills Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Foothills Community School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Foothills Community School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Foothills Community School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Foothills Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Foothills Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothills Community School's ranking?
Foothills Community School is ranked #420 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Foothills Community School often compared to?
Foothills Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdowell Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Foothills Community School?
188 students attend Foothills Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Foothills Community School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothills Community School?
Foothills Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foothills Community School offer ?
Foothills Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Foothills Community School part of?
Foothills Community School is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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