- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winston Salem, NC
Parkland High
Federal NCES profile for Parkland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370150000631
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkland High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkland High has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland High ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+119 students YoY
Parkland High grew from 1,519 students in 2022-23 to 1,638 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 89.6 → 98.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+119 students YoY 370150000631 · Winston Salem, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,569 enr · 17.6:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Parkland High grew from 1,519 students in 2022-23 to 1,638 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 89.6 → 98.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Parkland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High
2,145 students
- Ronald W Reaga
Ronald W Reagan High School
2,122 students
- R J Reynolds H
R J Reynolds High
1,759 students
- East Forsyth H
East Forsyth High
1,647 students
- This school
Parkland High
1,569 students
- Mount Tabor Hi
Mount Tabor High School
1,426 students
What this shows Parkland High reports 1,569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkland High compares
Parkland High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,569 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,569
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,811
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 235 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
African American 37.4%
White 7.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Parkland High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Tabor High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Winston Salem
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
R J Reynolds High
Standard public school
1,759 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Mount Tabor High School
Standard public school
1,426 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
North Forsyth High
Standard public school
1,084 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Carver High
Standard public school
728 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Early College of Forsyth Co
Standard public school
306 students 30.6:1 students per teacher
Carter High School
Special-education school
123 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkland High
How many students attend Parkland High?
Parkland High has 1,569 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winston Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,519 (2022-23) → 1,638 (2023-24), up 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkland High is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkland High?
99.4% of students at Parkland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkland High?
The largest demographic group at Parkland High is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkland High?
Parkland High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkland High rank among high schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland High ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Winston Salem, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Winston Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Parkland High, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students), Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), and R J Reynolds High (1,759 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.