North Forsyth Magnet High vs Parkwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Forsyth Magnet High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,084 students
Parkwood High
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,082 students
| Measure | North Forsyth Magnet High Winston Salem, North Carolina | Parkwood High Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 528 | #117 of 528 |
| National rank | #15705 of 16,910 | #5682 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,084 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 63% |
| city | Winston Salem | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 17.4).
- •Parkwood High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 22%).
- •Parkwood High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Parkwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 99.7%).
- •North Forsyth Magnet High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •North Forsyth Magnet High is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 1,082.
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 North Forsyth Magnet High better than Parkwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Parkwood High ranks higher (60.5 vs 17.4 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 North Forsyth Magnet High and Parkwood High?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Forsyth Magnet High: 1,084. Parkwood High: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Forsyth Magnet High and Parkwood High rank in North Carolina?
North Forsyth Magnet High is 483rd of 528 and Parkwood High is 117th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).