Monroe High School vs. Parkwood High School
Should I attend Monroe High School or Parkwood High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Monroe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Parkwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, Monroe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 999 students in grades 9-12, Parkwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,005 students
999 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1517 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#512 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
54%
Graduation Rate
78%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
397
282
Grade 10 Students
240
230
Grade 11 Students
202
267
Grade 12 Students
166
220
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
60%
13%
% Black
30%
12%
% White
6%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
