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Best Mcdowell County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 356 students in Mcdowell County, NC (there are , serving 5,617 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Mcdowell County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Mcdowell County (2026-27)

Map of Nebo Crossing Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Map of New Manna Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Baptist
225 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
356 Students
137,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
320 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
89%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
14 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
4%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Mcdowell County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Mcdowell County, NC.
What percentage of students in Mcdowell County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Mcdowell County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mcdowell County?
100% of private schools in Mcdowell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Mcdowell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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