Parkway Elementary vs Salem High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Salem High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,690 students
| Measure | Parkway Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Salem High Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #480 of 1,142 | #79 of 317 |
| National rank | #8531 of 50,301 | #1033 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 465 | 1,690 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 1,690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 74.1).
- •Salem High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Salem High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Salem High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 85.2%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.6).
- •Salem High is the larger school with 1,690 students compared with 465.
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 Parkway Elementary better than Salem High?
On the Success Index (US), Salem High ranks higher (81.7 vs 74.1 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 Parkway Elementary and Salem High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Elementary: 465. Salem High: 1,690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Elementary and Salem High rank in Virginia?
Parkway Elementary is 480th of 1,142 and Salem High is 79th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).