Kestrel Heights School vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kestrel Heights School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
Parkwood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Kestrel Heights School Durham, North Carolina | Parkwood Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 1,457 | #1269 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33795 of 50,301 | #47085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 19% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kestrel Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 16.1).
- •Kestrel Heights School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Kestrel Heights School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Kestrel Heights School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Parkwood Elementary is the larger school with 491 students compared with 421.
- •Kestrel Heights School is a charter school while Parkwood Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kestrel Heights School better than Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kestrel Heights School ranks higher (37.3 vs 16.1 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 Kestrel Heights School and Parkwood Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kestrel Heights School: 421. Parkwood Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kestrel Heights School and Parkwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Kestrel Heights School is 585th of 1,457 and Parkwood Elementary is 1269th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).