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MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
9
Schools
2,537
Students
$16,195
Per-Pupil Spend
+13% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 2,537 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,195 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRADSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05272
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05136
IAEGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05229
KIMBALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05159
SOUTHSIDE K-8PK–08314
WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05220
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08239
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL06–12560
RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL09–12408
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,195+13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
28%
State
38.8%
Local (property tax)
27.9%
Federal
33.2%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (28%), with notable federal support (33%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
2,537
Students
—
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
33% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS has 9 public schools, serving a total of 2,537 students.
What is the graduation rate for MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $16,195 per pupil — 13% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.