East Salisbury Elementary vs Parkside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Salisbury Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
486 students
Parkside High
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | East Salisbury Elementary Salisbury, Maryland | Parkside High Salisbury, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #567 of 879 | #93 of 197 |
| National rank | #37030 of 50,301 | #6916 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| city | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 32.3).
- •Parkside High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Parkside High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 31%).
- •Parkside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 73.5%).
- •Parkside High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •Parkside High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 486.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Salisbury Elementary better than Parkside High?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside High ranks higher (55.5 vs 32.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Salisbury Elementary and Parkside High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Salisbury Elementary: 486. Parkside High: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Salisbury Elementary and Parkside High rank in Maryland?
East Salisbury Elementary is 567th of 879 and Parkside High is 93rd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).