Parkton Elementary vs Rockfish Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkton Elementary
Parkton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
592 students
Rockfish Elementary
Hope Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
| Measure | Parkton Elementary Parkton, North Carolina | Rockfish Elementary Hope Mills, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1445 of 1,457 | #601 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49798 of 50,301 | #34275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 592 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 44% |
| city | Parkton | Hope Mills |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rockfish Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 8.6).
- •Rockfish Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 18%).
- •Rockfish Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Rockfish Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Rockfish Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.1).
- •Rockfish Elementary is the larger school with 682 students compared with 592.
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 Parkton Elementary better than Rockfish Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rockfish Elementary ranks higher (36.6 vs 8.6 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 Parkton Elementary and Rockfish Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Parkton and Hope Mills in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkton Elementary: 592. Rockfish Elementary: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkton Elementary and Rockfish Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Parkton Elementary is 1445th of 1,457 and Rockfish Elementary is 601st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).