Glen Arden Elementary vs Valley Springs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 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
Valley Springs Middle
Arden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
654 students
| Measure | Glen Arden Elementary Arden, North Carolina | Valley Springs Middle Arden, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 1,457 | #171 of 469 |
| National rank | #19431 of 50,301 | #9933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 505 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| city | Arden | Arden |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Arden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 39.5).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Valley Springs Middle is the larger school with 654 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 Valley Springs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Arden Elementary ranks higher (58.2 vs 39.5 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 Valley Springs Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Arden and Arden in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Arden Elementary: 505. Valley Springs Middle: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Arden Elementary and Valley Springs Middle rank in North Carolina?
Glen Arden Elementary is 236th of 1,457 and Valley Springs Middle is 171st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).