Parkside High vs Wicomico Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 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 Middle
Salisbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
| Measure | Parkside High Salisbury, Maryland | Wicomico Middle Salisbury, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 197 | #172 of 225 |
| National rank | #6916 of 16,910 | #12227 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,272 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 18% |
| city | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 28.4).
- •Parkside High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 18%).
- •Parkside High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Parkside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 68.2%).
- •Wicomico Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.8).
- •Parkside High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 827.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside High ranks higher (55.5 vs 28.4 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 Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside High: 1,272. Wicomico Middle: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside High and Wicomico Middle rank in Maryland?
Parkside High is 93rd of 197 and Wicomico Middle is 172nd of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).