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Mcdowell Virtual Academy
High School · Mcdowell County Schools · Marion, NC
A Mcdowell County Schools high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
346 West McDowell Junior High, Marion, NC 28752
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Mcdowell Virtual Academy score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mcdowell Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,457/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,036
Median home value
$166,100
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,384 | Compare → |
| New Manna Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 195 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mcdowell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #15 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcdowell Virtual Academy is listed in McDowell County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcdowell Virtual Academy
Mcdowell Virtual Academy is a public high school in Marion, NC, part of Mcdowell County Schools, serving approximately 99 students in grades 6th-12th with a 49.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,633 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcdowell Virtual Academy
What grades does Mcdowell Virtual Academy serve?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdowell Virtual Academy is 49.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcdowell Virtual Academy rank in NC?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy ranks #2,633 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mcdowell Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcdowell Virtual Academy has 24% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Mcdowell Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Mcdowell Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcdowell Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Mcdowell Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
63.6% of students at Mcdowell Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 49.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McDowell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.5%
- Phone
- (828) 652-3390
- Area population (ZIP 28752)
- 30,602
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28752; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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