Parkwood Middle vs Walter Bickett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.1 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
Walter Bickett Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
| Measure | Parkwood Middle Monroe, North Carolina | Walter Bickett Elementary Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 469 | #1016 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7684 of 15,369 | #42663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 879 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 28% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 23.5).
- •Parkwood Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •Parkwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Parkwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Walter Bickett Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 20.4).
- •Parkwood Middle is the larger school with 879 students compared with 444.
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 Walter Bickett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkwood Middle ranks higher (49.8 vs 23.5 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 Walter Bickett Elementary?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkwood Middle: 879. Walter Bickett Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkwood Middle and Walter Bickett Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Parkwood Middle is 109th of 469 and Walter Bickett Elementary is 1016th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).