Parkwood Elementary vs Research Triangle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkwood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Research Triangle High School
Durham · Charter high · Grades 9–12
572 students
| Measure | Parkwood Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Research Triangle High School Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1269 of 1,457 | #4 of 528 |
| National rank | #47085 of 50,301 | #689 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 82% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Research Triangle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 16.1).
- •Research Triangle High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 19%).
- •Research Triangle High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 25%).
- •Research Triangle High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Research Triangle High School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 491.
- •Parkwood Elementary is a public school while Research Triangle High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Parkwood Elementary better than Research Triangle High School?
On the Success Index (US), Research Triangle High School ranks higher (84.5 vs 16.1 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 Parkwood Elementary and Research Triangle High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkwood Elementary: 491. Research Triangle High School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkwood Elementary and Research Triangle High School rank in North Carolina?
Parkwood Elementary is 1269th of 1,457 and Research Triangle High School is 4th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).