Parkland High School vs. R J Reynolds High School
Should you attend Parkland High School or R J Reynolds 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
Parkland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
R J Reynolds High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,569 students in grades 9-12, Parkland 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,759 students in grades 9-12, R J Reynolds High School ranks in the top 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 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,569 students
1,759 students
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
99 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1604 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#943 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Graduation Rate
74%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
414
512
Grade 10 Students
402
433
Grade 11 Students
393
429
Grade 12 Students
360
385
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
51%
25%
% Black
38%
35%
% White
7%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%