Griffith Elementary vs Parkland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griffith Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Parkland High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,569 students
| Measure | Griffith Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina | Parkland High Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1235 of 1,457 | #485 of 528 |
| National rank | #46651 of 50,301 | #15752 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 621 | 1,569 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 1,569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.9 vs 17.1).
- •Griffith Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Griffith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Griffith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Griffith Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Parkland High is the larger school with 1,569 students compared with 621.
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 Griffith Elementary 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 Griffith Elementary and Parkland High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffith Elementary: 621. Parkland High: 1,569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffith Elementary and Parkland High rank in North Carolina?
Griffith Elementary is 1235th of 1,457 and Parkland High is 485th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).