| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell County Schools | Little Switzerland | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 5,776 | 15 | — | 4 |
How McDowell County compares
It enrolls 5,776 students across 15 schools. Its rating of 6/10 is above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in McDowell County, North Carolina
McDowell County has 1 public school district covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in McDowell County is McDowell County Schools (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in McDowell County, NC?
1 school district serves zip codes in McDowell County, NC. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in McDowell County, NC?
Of the districts serving McDowell County, McDowell County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 56th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.