Parkland High

Summary:

Parkland High is a public magnet high school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving 1,519 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic (50.1%) and African American (38.25%) students, as well as smaller percentages of White, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students.

Despite its diverse student body, Parkland High consistently ranks in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with significantly lower performance on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. The school's academic challenges are particularly pronounced for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, who rank in the bottom 20-25% of high schools in the state. In contrast, the school's performance is slightly better for African American and multi-racial students, who rank in the bottom 30-35% of high schools. Parkland High's special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) students perform better, ranking in the bottom 40-50% of high schools. With over 99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Parkland High has an extremely high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Parkland High's performance is significantly lower than magnet schools like Atkins Academic & Technical High and Early College of Forsyth County, which rank in the top 15-20% of North Carolina high schools. Other nearby schools, such as Mount Tabor High and R.J. Reynolds High, also outperform Parkland High academically, ranking in the middle 40-50% of the state. This suggests that the academic challenges faced by Parkland High may be disproportionately impacting its predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 1600 Brewer Road
       Winston Salem, NC  27127-3857


(336) 771-4700

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
581st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,527 Help


Feeder schools for Parkland High:

Elementary:    Diggs-Latham Elementary
    Easton Elementary School
    Griffith Elementary
    Kimmel Farm Elementary
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Middle:    Flat Rock Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,519

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.1%
African American:
38.2%
White:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parkland High ranks worse than 90.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 10th among 14 ranked high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.1%), African American (38.2%), White (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkland High is 16.9, which is the 9th best among 14 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkland High is $9,527, which is the 9th highest among 14 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkland High:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkland High 581st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Parkland High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parkland High

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Rank History for all students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 24.37 366th 431 15.1%
2007 17.88 391st 453 13.7%
2008 27.29 390th 477 18.2%
2009 31.36 382nd 490 22.0%
2010 33.65 385th 499 22.8%
2011 42.99 337th 506 33.4%
2012 23.72 408th 502 18.7%
2013 21.91 367th 505 27.3%
2014 8.36 420th 451 6.9%
2015 10.38 450th 531 15.3%
2016 8.31 446th 507 12.0%
2017 9.77 423rd 476 11.1%
2018 8.43 426th 469 9.2%
2019 10.77 460th 514 10.5%
2021 10.36 558th 594 6.1%
2022 10.67 571st 621 8.1%
2023 10.89 571st 626 8.8%
2024 11.42 581st 640 9.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.01 185th 185 0.0%
2019 19.41 174th 195 10.8%
2023 14.92 223rd 249 10.4%
2024 19.13 229th 261 12.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.18 139th 147 5.4%
2023 19.90 214th 226 5.3%
2024 21.62 246th 262 6.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.96 224th 349 35.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.75 398th 424 6.1%
2019 13.88 409th 446 8.3%
2021 16.44 398th 432 7.9%
2022 16.93 493rd 544 9.4%
2023 15.43 542nd 597 9.2%
2024 17.52 537th 613 12.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.55 433rd 449 3.6%
2019 8.84 450th 475 5.3%
2021 8.18 458th 475 3.6%
2022 8.60 557th 594 6.2%
2023 7.10 570th 588 3.1%
2024 11.57 553rd 602 8.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.92 327th 349 6.3%
2019 14.34 352nd 364 3.3%
2021 30.09 238th 334 28.7%
2022 17.71 317th 330 3.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.36 360th 398 9.5%
2023 29.44 345th 403 14.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.00 429th 463 7.3%
2019 10.56 452nd 488 7.4%
2021 10.68 450th 481 6.4%
2022 11.65 544th 585 7.0%
2023 13.92 535th 602 11.1%
2024 10.19 569th 607 6.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.78 317th 359 11.7%
2019 20.29 321st 369 13.0%
2021 20.66 315th 364 13.5%
2022 26.83 326th 430 24.2%
2023 24.98 341st 434 21.4%
2024 30.61 298th 437 31.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.03 327th 340 3.8%
2019 14.41 333rd 354 5.9%
2021 18.11 327th 370 11.6%
2022 13.08 417th 436 4.4%
2023 12.16 434th 449 3.3%
2024 11.90 436th 454 4.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Parkland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.33 399th 427 6.6%
2019 7.90 421st 444 5.2%
2021 9.45 418th 439 4.8%
2022 9.42 504th 534 5.6%
2023 15.38 485th 537 9.7%
2024 32.19 391st 553 29.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Open Quote Listen, we were underfunded and understaffed and overlooked by the school board. The students and teachers did the best they could. But, it's hard to learn in an environment where most students are treated like criminals, and the teachers can barely pay their bills. The administration is at fault. The school board is at fault. Parkland is what you make of it. You can develop meaningful relationships with students and teachers, and the IB program is not to be overlooked. However, when compared with wealthy schools like Reagan, Parkland is so lacking in resources that it is often difficult for students to succeed. It's tough to be a Parkland student, through no fault of our own. But, students from Parkland have gone onto universities like Harvard, Yale, Wake Forest, George Washington University, NC State, Boston College, University of Chicago, and UNC. When given the time, support, and energy from teachers and administrators that we need, we can go on to do great things. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Open Quote I go to parkland, and theres not much interesting to say about it. the same students that I went to philo middle school with now go here, and I think the people who go here are often stupid and immature. I dont have much in common with them, the teachers are ok but sometimes overwhelmed by the students. I cant wait until Im done at parkland. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Parkland High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 873 477 6 2 4 n/a n/a 16 1378
1989 782 468 8 6 5 n/a n/a 0 1269
1990 669 497 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1179
1991 596 426 6 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1033
1992 596 451 4 0 5 n/a n/a 0 1056
1993 566 471 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 1046
1994 592 473 8 4 7 n/a n/a 0 1084
1995 536 470 15 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1042
1996 536 470 15 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1042
1997 507 500 11 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1039
1998 467 527 12 30 3 n/a n/a 0 1039
1999 456 541 11 28 5 n/a n/a 0 1041
2000 467 598 12 34 9 n/a n/a 0 1120
2001 421 614 15 48 5 n/a n/a 0 1103
2002 411 720 12 78 5 n/a n/a 0 1226
2003 411 720 12 78 5 n/a n/a 0 1226
2004 387 789 10 87 5 n/a n/a 0 1278
2005 370 798 6 100 5 n/a n/a 0 1279
2006 356 908 11 176 7 n/a n/a 0 1458
2007 323 931 17 209 5 n/a n/a 50 1535
2008 270 879 20 214 5 n/a n/a 63 1451
2009 257 887 18 285 3 n/a n/a 0 1450
2010 226 812 14 312 2 n/a n/a 0 1366
2011 235 709 18 338 3 1 59 0 1363
2012 210 686 20 388 3 0 65 0 1372
2013 202 595 23 386 6 1 64 0 1277
2014 196 556 16 428 1 2 60 0 1259
2015 182 586 12 535 1 2 41 0 1359
2016 179 583 18 594 2 2 44 0 1422
2017 171 544 19 686 1 3 59 0 1483
2018 166 582 14 730 3 4 60 0 1559
2019 147 557 14 652 2 1 51 0 1424
2020 147 527 18 683 1 0 54 0 1430
2021 122 480 18 620 0 0 52 0 1292
2022 114 533 13 718 3 1 45 0 1427
2023 114 581 8 761 5 1 49 0 1519

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parkland High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1378 91.0 15.1 8.7
1989 1269 91.0 13.9 11.6
1990 1179 91.0 12.9 11
1991 1033 91.0 11.3 12.6
1992 1056 74.0 14.2 7.4
1993 1046 61.0 17.1 12
1994 1084 65.0 16.7 12.4
1995 1042 62.0 16.8 21.4
1996 1042 62.0 16.8 21.4
1997 1039 60.0 17.3 35.5
1998 1039 66.0 15.7 31.9
1999 1041 66.0 15.8 29.8
2000 1120 66.0 17.0 25.2
2001 1103 66.0 16.7 29.1
2002 1226 66.0 18.6 37.9
2003 1226 66.0 18.6 37.9
2004 1278 66.0 19.4 37.3
2005 1279 66.0 19.4 52.2
2006 1458 66.0 22.1 50.3
2007 1535 91.8 16.7 55.3
2008 1451 98.4 14.7 57.9
2009 1450 101.6 14.3 54.8
2010 1366 102.7 13.2 62.2
2011 1363 93.1 14.6 67.5
2012 1372 85.8 15.9 73
2013 1277 84.3 15.1 73.1
2014 1259 85.6 14.7 75.2
2015 1359 85.0 15.9 73
2016 1422 88.0 16.1 73.2
2017 1483 94.4 15.6 73.4
2018 1559 93.1 16.7 97.4
2019 1424 86.6 16.4 99.8
2020 1430 89.4 15.9 99.8
2021 1292 86.8 14.8 99.8
2022 1427 83.0 17.1 52.3
2023 1519 89.6 16.9 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parkland High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1378 91.0 15.1 8.7
1989 1269 91.0 13.9 11.6
1990 1179 91.0 12.9 11
1991 1033 91.0 11.3 12.6
1992 1056 74.0 14.2 7.4
1993 1046 61.0 17.1 12
1994 1084 65.0 16.7 12.4
1995 1042 62.0 16.8 21.4
1996 1042 62.0 16.8 21.4
1997 1039 60.0 17.3 35.5
1998 1039 66.0 15.7 31.9
1999 1041 66.0 15.8 29.8
2000 1120 66.0 17.0 25.2
2001 1103 66.0 16.7 29.1
2002 1226 66.0 18.6 37.9
2003 1226 66.0 18.6 37.9
2004 1278 66.0 19.4 37.3
2005 1279 66.0 19.4 52.2
2006 1458 66.0 22.1 50.3
2007 1535 91.8 16.7 55.3
2008 1451 98.4 14.7 57.9
2009 1450 101.6 14.3 54.8
2010 1366 102.7 13.2 62.2
2011 1363 93.1 14.6 67.5
2012 1372 85.8 15.9 73
2013 1277 84.3 15.1 73.1
2014 1259 85.6 14.7 75.2
2015 1359 85.0 15.9 73
2016 1422 88.0 16.1 73.2
2017 1483 94.4 15.6 73.4
2018 1559 93.1 16.7 97.4
2019 1424 86.6 16.4 99.8
2020 1430 89.4 15.9 99.8
2021 1292 86.8 14.8 99.8
2022 1427 83.0 17.1 52.3
2023 1519 89.6 16.9 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkland High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,008 (10.6%) $8,519 (89.4%) $9,527

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkland High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 460th of 514 High schoolsRanks 571st of 626 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Parkland High)27.632.5
 4.9%
   End of Course Biology (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)57.450.7
 6.7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Parkland High)29.430.6
 1.2%
   End of Course English II (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5654.4
 1.6%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Parkland High)24.48.8
 15.6%
   End of Course Math I (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)36.123.3
 12.8%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Parkland High)15.325.4
 10.1%
   End of Course Math III (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)45.552.1
 6.6%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14241519
 6.7%
African American557581
 4.3%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic652761
 16.7%
Pacific Islander11
White147114
 22.4%
Two or More Races5149
 3.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%99.4%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkland High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,519 students attended Parkland High.

Parkland High ranks in the bottom 9.2% of North Carolina high schools.

Students at Parkland High are 50% Hispanic, 38% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.

Parkland High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Diggs-Latham Elementary
Elementary : Easton Elementary School
Elementary : Griffith Elementary
Elementary : Kimmel Farm Elementary
Elementary : Konnoak Elementary
Middle : Flat Rock Middle


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