Parkside High vs Wicomico High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 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
Wicomico High
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,304 students
| Measure | Parkside High Salisbury, Maryland | Wicomico High Salisbury, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 197 | #135 of 197 |
| National rank | #6916 of 16,910 | #10486 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,272 | 1,304 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 1,304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| city | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 42.0).
- •Parkside High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Parkside High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Parkside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 66.4%).
- •Parkside High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.2).
- •Wicomico High is the larger school with 1,304 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 Wicomico High?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside High ranks higher (55.5 vs 42.0 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 Wicomico High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside High: 1,272. Wicomico High: 1,304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside High and Wicomico High rank in Maryland?
Parkside High is 93rd of 197 and Wicomico High is 135th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).