FernLeaf vs Glen Arden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
FernLeaf
Fletcher · Charter other · Grades K–11
763 students
Glen Arden Elementary
Arden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
505 students
| Measure | FernLeaf Fletcher, North Carolina | Glen Arden Elementary Arden, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #236 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #19431 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 763 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| city | Fletcher | Arden |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •FernLeaf is the larger school with 763 students compared with 505.
- •FernLeaf is a charter school while Glen Arden Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 FernLeaf better than Glen Arden Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are FernLeaf and Glen Arden Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Fletcher and Arden in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
FernLeaf: 763. Glen Arden Elementary: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do FernLeaf and Glen Arden Elementary rank in North Carolina?
FernLeaf is unranked and Glen Arden Elementary is 236th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).