Glen Arden Elementary vs Roberson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 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
Roberson High
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,479 students
| Measure | Glen Arden Elementary Arden, North Carolina | Roberson High Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 1,457 | #239 of 528 |
| National rank | #19431 of 50,301 | #9967 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 505 | 1,479 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 1,479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| city | Arden | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Arden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 44.0).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 99.7%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.4).
- •Roberson High is the larger school with 1,479 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 Roberson High?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Arden Elementary ranks higher (58.2 vs 44.0 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 Glen Arden Elementary and Roberson High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Arden and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Arden Elementary: 505. Roberson High: 1,479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Arden Elementary and Roberson High rank in North Carolina?
Glen Arden Elementary is 236th of 1,457 and Roberson High is 239th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).