Marion, North Carolina · Public school district
McDowell County Schools is a public school district based in Marion, North Carolina, serving 5,792 students in 15 schools. By enrollment it ranks #56 of the 112 North Carolina districts with 1,000 or more students, larger than about 50% of them. Its schools average 386 students each, fewer than the North Carolina median of 446.
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| District | Students | Schools | Students / school | Size rank in state | Stories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell County Schools Marion, NC | 5,792 | 15 | 386 | #56 | 0 |
| Davie County Schools Mocksville, NC | 6,116 | 13 | 470 | #54 | 0 |
| Mooresville Graded School District Mooresville, NC | 5,917 | 9 | 657 | #55 | 0 |
| Beaufort County Schools Washington, NC | 5,601 | 13 | 431 | #57 | 0 |
| Stokes County Schools Danbury, NC | 5,553 | 17 | 327 | #58 | 0 |
| Columbus County Schools Whiteville, NC | 5,440 | 12 | 453 | #59 | 0 |
| Scotland County Schools Laurinburg, NC | 5,416 | 10 | 542 | #60 | 0 |
| District | Students | Schools | Students / school | Size rank in state | Stories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell County Schools Marion, NC | 5,792 | 15 | 386 | #56 | 0 |
| Jackson County Marianna, FL | 5,801 | 22 | 264 | #45 | 0 |
| Brighton Area Schools Brighton, MI | 5,796 | 9 | 644 | #39 | 0 |
| Verona Area School District Verona, WI | 5,796 | 11 | 527 | #24 | 0 |
| Newark City Newark, OH | 5,789 | 13 | 445 | #47 | 0 |
| Zeeland Public Schools Zeeland, MI | 5,788 | 12 | 482 | #40 | 0 |
| Nye Pahrump, NV | 5,787 | 23 | 252 | #6 | 0 |
Peers are the districts closest in enrollment. Enrollment, school counts and phone numbers are from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25. Spending and staffing comparisons are coming.