- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salisbury, MD
Parkside High
Federal NCES profile for Parkside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240069001309
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside High has class sizes smaller than 81% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Parkside High grew from 1,160 students in 2022-23 to 1,223 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 105.0 → 107.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 240069001309 · Salisbury, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,272 enr · 12.1:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Parkside High grew from 1,160 students in 2022-23 to 1,223 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 105.0 → 107.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Parkside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- This school
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle
963 students
- Delmar Element
Delmar Elementary
914 students
What this shows Parkside High reports 1,272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside High compares
Parkside High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 8% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Maryland - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Parkside High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delmar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Salisbury
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside High
How many students attend Parkside High?
Parkside High has 1,272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salisbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,160 (2022-23) → 1,223 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside High is 12.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkside High?
44.9% of students at Parkside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside High?
The largest demographic group at Parkside High is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside High?
Parkside High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkside High rank among high schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Salisbury, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides Parkside High, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Prince Street School (976 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.