Glen Arden Elementary vs Glenn C Marlow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Arden Elementary
Arden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
505 students
Glenn C Marlow Elementary
Mills River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
| Measure | Glen Arden Elementary Arden, North Carolina | Glenn C Marlow Elementary Mills River, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #236 of 1,457 | #86 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #19431 of 50,301 | #7257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Arden | Mills River |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenn C Marlow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 58.2).
- •Glenn C Marlow Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Glenn C Marlow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Glenn C Marlow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 95.8%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.1).
- •Glenn C Marlow Elementary is the larger school with 562 students compared with 505.
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 Glen Arden Elementary better than Glenn C Marlow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenn C Marlow Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 58.2 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 Glen Arden Elementary and Glenn C Marlow Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Arden and Mills River in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Arden Elementary: 505. Glenn C Marlow Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Arden Elementary and Glenn C Marlow Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Glen Arden Elementary is 236th of 1,457 and Glenn C Marlow Elementary is 86th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).