Alston Ridge Elementary vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alston Ridge Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
917 students
Parkwood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Alston Ridge Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Parkwood Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,457 | #1269 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6001 of 50,301 | #47085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 917 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 19% |
| city | Cary | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alston Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 16.1).
- •Alston Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 19%).
- •Alston Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 25%).
- •Alston Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.1).
- •Alston Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 917 students compared with 491.
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 Alston Ridge Elementary better than Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alston Ridge Elementary ranks higher (78.2 vs 16.1 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 Alston Ridge Elementary and Parkwood Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Cary and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alston Ridge Elementary: 917. Parkwood Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alston Ridge Elementary and Parkwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Alston Ridge Elementary is 66th of 1,457 and Parkwood Elementary is 1269th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).