Estes Hills Elementary vs Glenwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Estes Hills Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Glenwood Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | Estes Hills Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Glenwood Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #57 of 1,457 | #32 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5545 of 50,301 | #3737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 336 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| city | Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 79.0).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 26.5%).
- •Estes Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.2).
- •Glenwood Elementary is the larger school with 390 students compared with 336.
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 Estes Hills Elementary better than Glenwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Elementary ranks higher (82.3 vs 79.0 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 Estes Hills Elementary and Glenwood Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Estes Hills Elementary: 336. Glenwood Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Estes Hills Elementary and Glenwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Estes Hills Elementary is 57th of 1,457 and Glenwood Elementary is 32nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).