For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 317 students in Mcdowell County, NC (there are 15 public schools, serving 5,824 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Mcdowell County, NC 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).
Private Schools in Mcdowell County (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nebo Crossing Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Grades: PK-12
| 165 students
225 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
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, NC go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Mcdowell County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mcdowell County, NC?
100% of private schools in Mcdowell County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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