East McDowell Middle School vs Glenwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East McDowell Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
Glenwood Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | East McDowell Middle School Marion, North Carolina | Glenwood Elementary School Marion, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 469 | #694 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12017 of 15,369 | #36581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 29.5).
- •Glenwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Glenwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •East McDowell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •East McDowell Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.1).
- •Glenwood Elementary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 392.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East McDowell Middle School better than Glenwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Elementary School ranks higher (33.0 vs 29.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East McDowell Middle School and Glenwood Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East McDowell Middle School: 392. Glenwood Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East McDowell Middle School and Glenwood Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
East McDowell Middle School is 265th of 469 and Glenwood Elementary School is 694th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).