Panther Creek High vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panther Creek High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,609 students
Parkside Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Panther Creek High Cary, North Carolina | Parkside Elementary Morrisville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 528 | #84 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1243 of 16,910 | #7218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,609 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 2,609 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | – |
| Math proficiency | 80% | – |
| city | Cary | Morrisville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Panther Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 76.2).
- •Panther Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 21.9%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 20.4).
- •Panther Creek High is the larger school with 2,609 students compared with 730.
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 Panther Creek High better than Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Panther Creek High ranks higher (80.2 vs 76.2 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 Panther Creek High and Parkside Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cary and Morrisville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panther Creek High: 2,609. Parkside Elementary: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panther Creek High and Parkside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Panther Creek High is 12th of 528 and Parkside Elementary is 84th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).