FernLeaf vs Glenn C Marlow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
FernLeaf
Fletcher · Charter other · Grades K–11
763 students
Glenn C Marlow Elementary
Mills River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
| Measure | FernLeaf Fletcher, North Carolina | Glenn C Marlow Elementary Mills River, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #86 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #7257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 763 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| city | Fletcher | Mills River |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenn C Marlow Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Glenn C Marlow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •FernLeaf does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.1).
- •FernLeaf is the larger school with 763 students compared with 562.
- •FernLeaf is a charter school while Glenn C Marlow 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 Glenn C Marlow 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 Glenn C Marlow Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Fletcher and Mills River in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
FernLeaf: 763. Glenn C Marlow Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do FernLeaf and Glenn C Marlow Elementary rank in North Carolina?
FernLeaf is unranked and Glenn C Marlow Elementary is 86th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).