Carter G. Woodson School vs Parkland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter G. Woodson School
Winston-Salem · Charter other · Grades K–12
485 students
Parkland High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,569 students
| Measure | Carter G. Woodson School Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Parkland High Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #485 of 528 |
| National rank | – | #15752 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 485 | 1,569 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 1,569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 24% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkland High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •Parkland High does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Carter G. Woodson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99.8%).
- •Parkland High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 22.0).
- •Parkland High is the larger school with 1,569 students compared with 485.
- •Carter G. Woodson School is a charter school while Parkland High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carter G. Woodson School better than Parkland High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carter G. Woodson School and Parkland High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter G. Woodson School: 485. Parkland High: 1,569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter G. Woodson School and Parkland High rank in North Carolina?
Carter G. Woodson School is unranked and Parkland High is 485th of 528 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).