Serving 198 students in grades 9-13, Mcdowell Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-13
Enrollment: 198 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Mcdowell Early College ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdowell Early College is 0.42, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcdowell Early College?
The graduation rate of Mcdowell Early College is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mcdowell Early College?
198 students attend Mcdowell Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mcdowell Early College students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdowell Early College?
Mcdowell Early College has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Early College offer ?
Mcdowell Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdowell Early College part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-13
Enrollment: 198 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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