Hardin Park Elementary vs Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardin Park Elementary
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
854 students
Parkway Elementary
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
610 students
| Measure | Hardin Park Elementary Boone, North Carolina | Parkway Elementary Boone, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 1,457 | #149 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9175 of 50,301 | #12024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 854 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Boone | Boone |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardin Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 69.0).
- •Hardin Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 41.6%).
- •Hardin Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.9).
- •Hardin Park Elementary is the larger school with 854 students compared with 610.
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 Hardin Park Elementary better than Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hardin Park Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 69.0 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 Hardin Park Elementary and Parkway Elementary?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Boone and Boone in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardin Park Elementary: 854. Parkway Elementary: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardin Park Elementary and Parkway Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hardin Park Elementary is 115th of 1,457 and Parkway Elementary is 149th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).