Monroe High School vs. Parkwood High School
Should you attend Monroe High School or Parkwood 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
Top Rankings
Monroe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Parkwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,041 students in grades 9-12, Monroe High School ranks in the top 50% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,061 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,041 students
1,061 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#896 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#344 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Graduation Rate
73%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
343
289
Grade 10 Students
328
260
Grade 11 Students
210
250
Grade 12 Students
160
262
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
60%
15%
% Black
30%
11%
% White
6%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%