For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 11 students in Mcdowell County, WV (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,444 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Mcdowell County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
100% of private schools in Mcdowell County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).
Private Schools in Mcdowell County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Twin Branch Pentecostal Academy
(Pentecostal)
66 Hc 65
Davy, WV 24828
(304) 656-7448
Davy, WV 24828
(304) 656-7448
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students
Overview
This County (Mcdowell County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
11 Students
13,750 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
1,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
351 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
n/a
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
16 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
100%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
3,154 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Mcdowell County, WV?
1 private schools are located in Mcdowell County, WV.
What percentage of students in Mcdowell County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Mcdowell County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mcdowell County?
100% of private schools in Mcdowell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).
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