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#178 of 207 private schools in AL
Glenwood School
School · Smiths Station, AL
A private school in Smiths Station, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
5801 SUMMERVILLE RD, Smiths Station, AL 36877
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Glenwood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average427/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,555
Median home value
$195,800
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36877; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Station Freshman CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9 | 2.9 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Central Freshman AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9 | 3.6 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| New Testament Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Glenwood School is listed in Smiths Station, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Glenwood School
Glenwood School is a private school in Smiths Station, AL, serving approximately 627 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenwood School
What grades does Glenwood School serve?
Glenwood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Glenwood School?
Glenwood School has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Glenwood School rank in AL?
Glenwood School ranks #178 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Glenwood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Glenwood School a private school?
Yes, Glenwood School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Glenwood School a religious school?
No, Glenwood School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 627
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- (334) 297-3614
- Area population (ZIP 36877)
- 12,878
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36877; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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