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James M. Bennett High School vs. Parkside High School

Should you attend James M. Bennett High School or Parkside High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
James M. Bennett High School
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Parkside High School
1015 Beaglin Park Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

James M. Bennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Parkside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,343 students in grades 9-12, James M. Bennett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 1,160 students in grades 9-12, Parkside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,343 students
1,160 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
105 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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Test Scores

#694 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#585 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
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24%
(Top 50% in MD)
30-34%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
40%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
(Top 50% in MD)
46%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Parkside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
89%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart displays graduation rate of James M. Bennett High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of Parkside High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
427
331
Grade 10 Students
353
319
Grade 11 Students
291
278
Grade 12 Students
272
232

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
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% Hispanic
14%
10%
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% Black
35%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parkside High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Parkside High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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0.71
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of James M. Bennett High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Parkside High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parkside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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