Lowe's Grove Middle vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowe's Grove Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students
Parkwood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Lowe's Grove Middle Durham, North Carolina | Parkwood Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 469 | #1269 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15118 of 15,369 | #47085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 19% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 9.7).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 16%).
- •Lowe's Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.1).
- •Lowe's Grove Middle is the larger school with 564 students compared with 491.
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 Lowe's Grove Middle better than Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkwood Elementary ranks higher (16.1 vs 9.7 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 Lowe's Grove Middle and Parkwood Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowe's Grove Middle: 564. Parkwood Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowe's Grove Middle and Parkwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lowe's Grove Middle is 455th of 469 and Parkwood Elementary is 1269th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).