- West McDowell Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Foothills Community School (187 vs. 42).
- West McDowell Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Foothills Community School (323.5:1 vs. 185:1).
- West McDowell Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Foothills Community School (104 vs. 53).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West McDowell Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Foothills Community School (187 vs. 42).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West McDowell Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Foothills Community School (104 vs. 53).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West McDowell Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Foothills Community School (41 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West McDowell Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Foothills Community School (323.5:1 vs. 185:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
West McDowell Middle School
$13,112.36
Foothills Community School
$13,112.36
Local revenue share
West McDowell Middle School
19.1%
Foothills Community School
19.1%
State revenue share
West McDowell Middle School
62.5%
Foothills Community School
62.5%
Federal revenue share
West McDowell Middle School
18.4%
Foothills Community School
18.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West McDowell Middle School
31.4%
Foothills Community School
31.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
McDowell County
$55,527
McDowell County
$55,527
Poverty rate
McDowell County
14%
McDowell County
14%
Bachelor's degree or higher
McDowell County
17.6%
McDowell County
17.6%
Unemployment rate
McDowell County
4%
McDowell County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.