How do these districts compare?
| Metric | McDowell County Schools | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marion, North Carolina | Cary, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 5,776 | 159,778 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 197 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | McDowell County Schools | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,553 | $14,074 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.4% | 16.6% |
| State Revenue | 58.7% | 54.5% |
| Local Revenue | 16.9% | 28.9% |
McDowell County Schools
Federal State Local
Wake County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | McDowell County Schools | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 38.9% |
| African American | 2.5% | 23.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% | 21.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 11.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.5% | 38.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | McDowell County Schools | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 517 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 31 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 281.7:1 | 351.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.1% | 26.5% |
School Types
McDowell County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wake County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.