Parkside High School is a four-year public high school in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Wicomico County along with James Bennett High School, Wicomico High School, and Mardela Middle and High School.
Serving 1,223 students in grades 9-12, Parkside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Parkside High School's student population of 1,223 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Parkside High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
31%
33%
White
47%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkside High School's ranking?
Parkside High School is ranked #585 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Parkside High School often compared to?
Parkside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James M. Bennett High School, Wicomico High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkside High School?
The graduation rate of Parkside High School is 89%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Parkside High School?
1,223 students attend Parkside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Parkside High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside High School?
Parkside High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkside High School offer ?
Parkside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parkside High School part of?
Parkside High School is part of Wicomico County School District.
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