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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Parkwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,215 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 17:1 is higher than 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,082 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,215 students
1,082 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
64 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
400
294
Grade 10 Students
353
272
Grade 11 Students
229
247
Grade 12 Students
233
269
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
65%
17%
% Black
26%
11%
% White
6%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%