Alston Ridge Middle vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alston Ridge Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,494 students
Parkside Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Alston Ridge Middle Cary, North Carolina | Parkside Elementary Morrisville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 469 | #84 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4877 of 15,369 | #7218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,494 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 1,494 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Cary | Morrisville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 62.7).
- •Alston Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 21.9%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.2).
- •Alston Ridge Middle is the larger school with 1,494 students compared with 730.
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 Middle better than Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary ranks higher (76.2 vs 62.7 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 Middle and Parkside Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Cary and Morrisville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alston Ridge Middle: 1,494. Parkside Elementary: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alston Ridge Middle and Parkside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Alston Ridge Middle is 63rd of 469 and Parkside Elementary is 84th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).