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McDowell Early College

Marion, North Carolina · Grades 9 to 13 · McDowell County Schools

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About McDowell Early College

Located in Marion, North Carolina, McDowell Early College is a public school for grades 9 through 13. Enrollment was 241 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 19.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (12.2 teachers in all). It is one of 15 schools in McDowell County Schools. Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in McDowell County. Families comparing options will find 9 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	54 College Drive, Marion, NC 28752
Phone	(828) 659-0411
School district	McDowell County Schools
Grades	9 to 13
Students (2024-25)	241
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	12.2
Students per teacher	19.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, McDowell County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370294002809). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

McDowell Academy for InnovationPublic · Grades 9 to 13Marion · under 0.1 mi Eastfield Global Magnet SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Marion · 2.5 mi East McDowell Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Marion · 2.9 mi The Summit AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Marion · 3.1 mi Glenwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Marion · 3.1 mi New Manna Christian SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades K to 12Marion · 3.3 mi Marion Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Marion · 3.5 mi Foothills Community SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Marion · 3.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does McDowell Early College serve?

McDowell Early College serves grades 9 through 13.

How many students attend McDowell Early College?

McDowell Early College reported 241 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at McDowell Early College?

About 19.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 241 students and 12.2 teachers in federal data.

Is McDowell Early College a public or charter school?

McDowell Early College is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is McDowell Early College in?

McDowell Early College is part of McDowell County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/mcdowell-county-schools/

Where is McDowell Early College located?

McDowell Early College is at 54 College Drive, Marion, NC 28752. The phone number is (828) 659-0411.

How many other schools are near McDowell Early College?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of McDowell Early College in our directory.