Diggs-Latham Elementary vs Parkland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diggs-Latham Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Parkland High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,569 students
| Measure | Diggs-Latham Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina | Parkland High Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1060 of 1,457 | #485 of 528 |
| National rank | #43515 of 50,301 | #15752 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 385 | 1,569 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 1,569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 24% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diggs-Latham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 17.1).
- •Diggs-Latham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Diggs-Latham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.8%).
- •Diggs-Latham Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.9).
- •Parkland High is the larger school with 1,569 students compared with 385.
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 Diggs-Latham Elementary better than Parkland High?
On the Success Index (US), Diggs-Latham Elementary ranks higher (22.1 vs 17.1 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 Diggs-Latham Elementary and Parkland High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diggs-Latham Elementary: 385. Parkland High: 1,569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diggs-Latham Elementary and Parkland High rank in North Carolina?
Diggs-Latham Elementary is 1060th of 1,457 and Parkland High is 485th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).