Blue Creek Elementary vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Creek Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Parkwood Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | Blue Creek Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina | Parkwood Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #743 of 1,457 | #311 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37712 of 50,301 | #23989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 498 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 46% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 31.2).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 24%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 67.3%).
- •Blue Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Blue Creek Elementary is the larger school with 498 students compared with 457.
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 Blue Creek Elementary better than Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkwood Elementary ranks higher (51.7 vs 31.2 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 Blue Creek Elementary and Parkwood Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Creek Elementary: 498. Parkwood Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Creek Elementary and Parkwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Blue Creek Elementary is 743rd of 1,457 and Parkwood Elementary is 311th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).