Parkside High vs Western High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 144 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside High
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
Western High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,290 students
| Measure | Parkside High Salisbury, Maryland | Western High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 197 | #140 of 197 |
| National rank | #6916 of 16,910 | #10993 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,272 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| city | Salisbury | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 39.9).
- •Parkside High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Western High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Parkside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 72.8%).
- •Parkside High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.8).
- •Western High is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 1,272.
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 Parkside High better than Western High?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside High ranks higher (55.5 vs 39.9 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 Parkside High and Western High?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside High: 1,272. Western High: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside High and Western High rank in Maryland?
Parkside High is 93rd of 197 and Western High is 140th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).