Central Academy of Technology and Arts vs Parkwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
875 students
Parkwood High
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,082 students
| Measure | Central Academy of Technology and Arts Monroe, North Carolina | Parkwood High Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 528 | #117 of 528 |
| National rank | #394 of 16,910 | #5682 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 875 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 63% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 60.5).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on math proficiency (94% vs 63%).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 57%).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 43.7%).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •Parkwood High is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 875.
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 Central Academy of Technology and Arts better than Parkwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Central Academy of Technology and Arts ranks higher (87.6 vs 60.5 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 Central Academy of Technology and Arts and Parkwood High?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts: 875. Parkwood High: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Academy of Technology and Arts and Parkwood High rank in North Carolina?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is 2nd of 528 and Parkwood High is 117th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).