Carolina Forest Elementary vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Forest Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
Parkwood Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | Carolina Forest Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina | Parkwood Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 1,457 | #311 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #22269 of 50,301 | #23989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 51.7).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 52.5%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.6).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary is the larger school with 570 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 Carolina Forest Elementary better than Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Forest Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 51.7 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 Carolina Forest Elementary and Parkwood Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Forest Elementary: 570. Parkwood Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Forest Elementary and Parkwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carolina Forest Elementary is 283rd of 1,457 and Parkwood Elementary is 311th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).