Robert B. Glenn High School is located in the town of Kernersville in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It is laid out in a college-campus style with numerous small buildings rather than a single large building.
Serving 1,467 students in grades 9-12, Robert B Glenn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert B Glenn High School's student population of 1,467 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
Royal blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Robert B Glenn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert B Glenn High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1765 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
51%
21%
Black
26%
25%
White
18%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)74%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert B Glenn High School's ranking?
Robert B Glenn High School is ranked #1765 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Robert B Glenn High School often compared to?
Robert B Glenn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Forsyth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robert B Glenn High School?
The graduation rate of Robert B Glenn High School is 74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Robert B Glenn High School?
1,467 students attend Robert B Glenn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Robert B Glenn High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert B Glenn High School?
Robert B Glenn High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Robert B Glenn High School offer ?
Robert B Glenn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert B Glenn High School part of?
Robert B Glenn High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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