Lyons Farm Elementary vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyons Farm Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
Parkwood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Lyons Farm Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Parkwood Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1288 of 1,457 | #1269 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47312 of 50,301 | #47085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 608 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.7 vs 16.1).
- •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 16.4).
- •Lyons Farm Elementary is the larger school with 608 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 Lyons Farm Elementary better than Parkwood Elementary?
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 Lyons Farm Elementary and Parkwood Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyons Farm Elementary: 608. Parkwood Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyons Farm Elementary and Parkwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lyons Farm Elementary is 1288th of 1,457 and Parkwood Elementary is 1269th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).