Parkland High

Parkland High serves 1,638 students in grades 9-12 in Winston Salem, North Carolina, with 98 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. This regular public high school is currently focusing on student development, with 34% of students performing proficiently in English Language Arts and 26% in mathematics across grade levels. The school ranks in the 7th percentile among North Carolina high schools, indicating significant room for academic growth and improvement initiatives.

With its substantial enrollment, Parkland High offers the resources and community of a larger educational environment where students can find their place among diverse peer groups. Located on Brewer Road in the 27127 ZIP code area, the school serves a community where the median household income is $60,235 and median home value reaches $168,900. About 28% of neighborhood residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate stands at 15.1%.

The surrounding area houses over 41,000 residents, creating a substantial community base. Parkland High sits within Winston Salem's large city environment, providing students access to urban amenities and opportunities while serving families from a diverse socioeconomic neighborhood that reflects both working-class stability and areas of economic challenge.