Parkwood Middle vs Sherwood Githens Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 189 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkwood Middle
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
879 students
Sherwood Githens Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students
| Measure | Parkwood Middle Monroe, North Carolina | Sherwood Githens Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 469 | #315 of 469 |
| National rank | #7684 of 15,369 | #12867 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 879 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| city | Monroe | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 25.0).
- •Parkwood Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Parkwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Parkwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 99.7%).
- •Sherwood Githens Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.4).
- •Parkwood Middle is the larger school with 879 students compared with 878.
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 Middle better than Sherwood Githens Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Parkwood Middle ranks higher (49.8 vs 25.0 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 Parkwood Middle and Sherwood Githens Middle?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkwood Middle: 879. Sherwood Githens Middle: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkwood Middle and Sherwood Githens Middle rank in North Carolina?
Parkwood Middle is 109th of 469 and Sherwood Githens Middle is 315th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).