Forest Heights Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29203 · Richland 01
#634 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#43147 of 50,301 nationally
About Forest Heights Elementary
Forest Heights Elementary is a public elementary located in Columbia, in the Richland 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 435 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 634th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 435.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; Forest Heights Elementary ranks 61st of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)18%
- Reading proficiency (30%)23%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forest Heights Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forest Heights Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carolina School for Inquiry
Columbia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
114 students · 2.3 km away
J. P. Thomas Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 4.6 km away
Alcorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students · 4.8 km away
Eau Claire High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students · 5.1 km away
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Columbia · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
216 students · 5.2 km away
Arden Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students · 5.6 km away
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 6.0 km away
Columbia High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
681 students · 6.1 km away
Hyatt Park Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students · 6.1 km away
W.J. Keenan High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Armstrong Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
High Hills Elementary
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435 students
Limestone-Central Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
Memminger Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
Carolina Springs Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
New Prospect Elementary
Inman · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Heights Elementary a good school?
Forest Heights Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 22.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #634 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forest Heights Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Forest Heights Elementary ranks #634 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #43147 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forest Heights Elementary?
Forest Heights Elementary had 435 students in 2025.
Is Forest Heights Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Forest Heights Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Forest Heights Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forest Heights Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.