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📍 Anawalt, WV · McDowell County

McDowell County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 2,537 students · 10 schools · 35 zip codes

1
out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math proficiency · 2nd percentile among West Virginia districts. Ranked within West Virginia only — not comparable across states.
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School District · West Virginia
McDowell County School District
📍 Anawalt, WV · McDowell County · NCES LEAID 5400810
1/10
Rating
2,537
Students
10
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
35
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(304)436-8441
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District Mailing Address
30 CENTRAL AVENUE, WELCH, WV 24801
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Enrollment
2,537 students
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Schools
10
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County
McDowell County, WV
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
5400810
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by McDowell County School District35 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
24801WelchMcDowell CountyWV
24808AnawaltMcDowell CountyWV
24811AvondaleMcDowell CountyWV
24813BartleyMcDowell CountyWV
24815BerwindMcDowell CountyWV
24816Big SandyMcDowell CountyWV
24817BradshawMcDowell CountyWV
24826CucumberMcDowell CountyWV
24828DavyMcDowell CountyWV
24830ElbertMcDowell CountyWV
24831ElkhornMcDowell CountyWV
24836GaryMcDowell CountyWV
24843HensleyMcDowell CountyWV
24844IaegerMcDowell CountyWV
24846IsabanMcDowell CountyWV
24848JenkinjonesMcDowell CountyWV
24850JoloMcDowell CountyWV
24853KimballMcDowell CountyWV
24855KyleMcDowell CountyWV
24861MaybeuryMcDowell CountyWV
24862MohawkMcDowell CountyWV
24866NewhallMcDowell CountyWV
24868NorthforkMcDowell CountyWV
24871PagetonMcDowell CountyWV
24872PantherMcDowell CountyWV
24873PaynesvilleMcDowell CountyWV
24878PremierMcDowell CountyWV
24879RaysalMcDowell CountyWV
24881RoderfieldMcDowell CountyWV
24884SquireMcDowell CountyWV
24887SwitchbackMcDowell CountyWV
24888ThorpeMcDowell CountyWV
24892WarMcDowell CountyWV
24894WarriormineMcDowell CountyWV
24895WilcoeMcDowell CountyWV
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in McDowell County School District?▼
McDowell County School District serves 35 zip codes: 24801, 24808, 24811, 24813, 24815, 24816, 24817, 24826, 24828, 24830, 24831, 24836, 24843, 24844, 24846, 24848, 24850, 24853, 24855, 24861, 24862, 24866, 24868, 24871, 24872, and 10 more. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is McDowell County School District rated?▼
McDowell County School District has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 2nd percentile among West Virginia school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within West Virginia only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend McDowell County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 2,537 students across 10 schools for McDowell County School District.
What grades does McDowell County School District serve?▼
McDowell County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact McDowell County School District?▼
You can reach McDowell County School District by phone at (304)436-8441 or by mail at 30 CENTRAL AVENUE, WELCH, WV 24801. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About McDowell County School District

McDowell County School District is a public school district serving 35 zip codes in West Virginia, primarily in McDowell County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 2nd percentile among West Virginia districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other West Virginia districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (304)436-8441 before making a housing decision.

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