Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 28761

7 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Nebo

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Nebo Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · McDowell County Schools
2.1 mi
60%
−4 vs state
57%
+1 vs state
66%
−2 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 99% 14% 354 White 77%
McDowell Early College
Grades 9–13 · McDowell County Schools
3.9 mi
71%
+28 vs state
93%
+29 vs state
94%
+36 vs state
13% Average of math, English and science: 95% in 2022-23 → 82% in 2025-26 99% 2% 241 White 76%
McDowell Academy for Innovation
Grades 9–13 · McDowell County Schools
3.9 mi
87%
+45 vs state
95%
+31 vs state
95%
+37 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 94% in 2022-23 → 91% in 2025-26 98% — 158 White 68%
Eastfield Global Magnet School
Grades PK–5 · McDowell County Schools
4.5 mi
62%
−1 vs state
41%
−15 vs state
85%
+18 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 56% in 2022-23 → 52% in 2025-26 98% 15% 279 White 58%
East McDowell Middle School
Grades 6–8 · McDowell County Schools
5.0 mi
47%
−9 vs state
45%
−11 vs state
63%
−5 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 99% 27% 392 White 70%
Marion Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · McDowell County Schools
5.6 mi
74%
+11 vs state
62%
+6 vs state
67%
−1 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 65% in 2022-23 → 68% in 2025-26 99% 13% 333 White 67%
The Summit Academy
Grades 6–12 Alternative · McDowell County Schools
5.7 mi
5%
−48 vs state
11%
−45 vs state
5%
−55 vs state · 2024-25
Not enough years of data 87% — 23 White 87%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).