Dixon High vs Parkwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 290 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon High
Holly Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,085 students
Parkwood High
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,082 students
| Measure | Dixon High Holly Ridge, North Carolina | Parkwood High Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 528 | #117 of 528 |
| National rank | #9559 of 16,910 | #5682 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,085 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 63% |
| city | Holly Ridge | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 45.5).
- •Parkwood High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Parkwood High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Dixon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 43.7%).
- •Parkwood High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.0).
- •Dixon High is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 1,082.
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 Dixon High better than Parkwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Parkwood High ranks higher (60.5 vs 45.5 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 Dixon High and Parkwood High?
About 290 km in a straight line, between Holly Ridge and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixon High: 1,085. Parkwood High: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixon High and Parkwood High rank in North Carolina?
Dixon High is 232nd of 528 and Parkwood High is 117th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).