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Mcdowell County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Mcdowell County (2026-27)

Map of Twin Branch Pentecostal Academy
Twin Branch Pentecostal Academy
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students
Pentecostal
66 Hc 65
Davy, WV 24828
(304) 656-7448
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
11 Students
13,926 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.45
# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
1%
# Black Students
0 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
16 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
100%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
0%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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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