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McDowell Early College

4 teachers have fundraised through DonorsChoose!
Public School
9 - 12 Grades Served
200 Students
13 Teachers
54 College Dr Contact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Marion, NC 28752
http://www.mec.mcdowell.k12.nc.us

About this school

McDowell Early College is a rural public school in Marion, North Carolina that is part of McDowell County School District 580. It serves 200 students in 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.4:1. Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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McDowell Early College Demographics

74%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
21%
of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

McDowell Early College Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 13, 2025

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McDowell Early College

$9,789
raised using DonorsChoose
30
projects funded
8
teachers funded
59
donors
5
projects for basic supplies
9
projects for books
5
projects for art supplies

McDowell Early College has received support from 32 individuals from North Carolina and 27 individuals out-of-state.

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