For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,136 students in Mills River, NC (there are , serving 73 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Mills River, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Mills River, NC are Glenn C Marlow Elementary School and Mills River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mills River, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Mills River have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Mills River, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenn C Marlow Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1985 Butler Bridge Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 654-3225
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 654-3225
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Mills River Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
94 School House Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 891-6563
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 891-6563
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mills River, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Mills River, NC include Glenn C Marlow Elementary School and Mills River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mills River?
2 public schools are located in Mills River.
What percentage of students in Mills River go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Mills River are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mills River?
Mills River public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mills River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mills River include: Mills River Elementary School vs. Glenn C Marlow Elementary School, Glenn C Marlow Elementary School vs. Mills River Elementary School
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