Best Schools in Glenwood, NC
Glenwood, NC has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,552 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Glenwood underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Glenwood, NC
The top high schools in Glenwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcdowell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
Best Middle Schools in Glenwood, NC
The top middle schools in Glenwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Mcdowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Glenwood, NC
The top elementary schools in Glenwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
2. North Cove Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Glenwood, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Glenwood, NC has a total population of 255 with 6% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Glenwood, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Glenwood, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Glenwood, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Glenwood, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Glenwood, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Glenwood, NC
How many schools are in Glenwood, NC?
Glenwood, NC has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,552 students in total.
How do schools in Glenwood perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Glenwood score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Glenwood underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Glenwood?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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