Serving 200 students in grades 6-8, Foothills Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foothills Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Foothills Community School's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Foothills Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothills Community School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
2%
24%
White
82%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mcdowell County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothills Community School's ranking?
Foothills Community School is ranked #420 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Foothills Community School often compared to?
Foothills Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdowell Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Foothills Community School?
200 students attend Foothills Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Foothills Community School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothills Community School?
Foothills Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foothills Community School offer ?
Foothills Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foothills Community School part of?
Foothills Community School is part of Mcdowell County Schools.
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