Total enrollment
1,716
-47 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Arden
North Carolina · Public K-12
Arden hosts 3 public K-12 schools inside North Carolina, collectively enrolling about 1,716 students (around 572 per campus).
7-year change in Arden
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 60%
% Hispanic
27%
was 21%
% Black
9%
was 9%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery's Creek Elementary | Elementary | PK-04 | 557 |
| Glen Arden Elementary | Elementary | PK-04 | 505 |
| Valley Springs Middle | Middle | 05-08 | 654 |
About Arden
Arden, North Carolina is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,716 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 2 elementary, and 1 middle.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 3%: 1,763 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,716 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 60% to 53%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Arden discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.