Parkwood Elementary vs Alston Ridge Elementary
Alston Ridge Elementary has a higher overall rating of 5.0/10 compared to 3.6/10. Alston Ridge Elementary is significantly larger with 1,111 students, about 1.9× the size of Parkwood Elementary (576). In math proficiency, Alston Ridge Elementary leads at 65.0%.
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Parkwood Elementary
Durham, NC
3.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
576 students
Alston Ridge Elementary
Cary, NC
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
1,111 students
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| Metric | Parkwood Elementary | Alston Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.6 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.6 | 7.9 |
| Growth Score | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 13.6% |
| Environment Score | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| State Rank | #2,555 of 2,660 | #2,175 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 4th | 18th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Parkwood Elementary | Alston Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 19.0% | 65.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 66.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Durham (27713) | Cary (27519) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,900 | $159,414 |
| Median Home Value | $380,500 | $614,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,460 | $1,854 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 65.2% | 78.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 22 min |