Northwoods Elementary vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwoods Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
Parkwood Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | Northwoods Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina | Parkwood Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #695 of 1,457 | #311 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36614 of 50,301 | #23989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 439 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 46% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 33.0).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 72.2%).
- •Northwoods Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Parkwood Elementary is the larger school with 457 students compared with 439.
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 Northwoods Elementary better than Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkwood Elementary ranks higher (51.7 vs 33.0 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 Northwoods Elementary and Parkwood Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwoods Elementary: 439. Parkwood Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwoods Elementary and Parkwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Northwoods Elementary is 695th of 1,457 and Parkwood Elementary is 311th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).