Glenn C Marlow Elementary vs Mills River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenn C Marlow Elementary
Mills River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
Mills River Elementary
Mills River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
| Measure | Glenn C Marlow Elementary Mills River, North Carolina | Mills River Elementary Mills River, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 1,457 | #139 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7257 of 50,301 | #10740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 562 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| city | Mills River | Mills River |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenn C Marlow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 70.8).
- •Glenn C Marlow Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Glenn C Marlow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Glenn C Marlow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 40.6%).
- •Mills River Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.1).
- •Mills River Elementary is the larger school with 608 students compared with 562.
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 Glenn C Marlow Elementary better than Mills River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenn C Marlow Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 70.8 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 Glenn C Marlow Elementary and Mills River Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Mills River and Mills River in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenn C Marlow Elementary: 562. Mills River Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenn C Marlow Elementary and Mills River Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Glenn C Marlow Elementary is 86th of 1,457 and Mills River Elementary is 139th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).