Alston Ridge Middle vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 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
Parkwood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Alston Ridge Middle Cary, North Carolina | Parkwood Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 469 | #1269 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4877 of 15,369 | #47085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,494 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 1,494 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Cary | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alston Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 16.1).
- •Alston Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.2).
- •Alston Ridge Middle is the larger school with 1,494 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 Middle better than Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alston Ridge Middle ranks higher (62.7 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 Middle and Parkwood Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Cary and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alston Ridge Middle: 1,494. Parkwood Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alston Ridge Middle and Parkwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Alston Ridge Middle is 63rd of 469 and Parkwood Elementary is 1269th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).