Jacksonville High vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville High
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,441 students
Parkwood Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | Jacksonville High Jacksonville, North Carolina | Parkwood Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 528 | #311 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9232 of 16,910 | #23989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,441 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 46.8).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Jacksonville High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Jacksonville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 52.5%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.5).
- •Jacksonville High is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 457.
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 Jacksonville High better than Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkwood Elementary ranks higher (51.7 vs 46.8 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 Jacksonville High and Parkwood Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville High: 1,441. Parkwood Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville High and Parkwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Jacksonville High is 223rd of 528 and Parkwood Elementary is 311th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).