How do these schools compare?
| Metric | McDowell High School | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marion, NC | Marion, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,379 | 289 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.6% | 57.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | McDowell High School | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,553 | $13,553 |
| District | McDowell County Schools | McDowell County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | McDowell High School | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.7% | 74.0% |
| African American | 3.6% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% | 16.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | McDowell High School | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 344.8:1 | 289:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.5% | 40.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 279 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.