New Bridge Middle vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Bridge Middle
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
Parkwood Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | New Bridge Middle Jacksonville, North Carolina | Parkwood Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 469 | #311 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5803 of 15,369 | #23989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 482 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Bridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 51.7).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •New Bridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •New Bridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 52.5%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.6).
- •New Bridge Middle is the larger school with 482 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 New Bridge Middle better than Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Bridge Middle ranks higher (58.5 vs 51.7 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 New Bridge Middle and Parkwood Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Bridge Middle: 482. Parkwood Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Bridge Middle and Parkwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
New Bridge Middle is 78th of 469 and Parkwood Elementary is 311th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).