ClarkShaw Magnet School vs Forest Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ClarkShaw Magnet School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–9
582 students
Forest Hill Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
| Measure | ClarkShaw Magnet School Mobile, Alabama | Forest Hill Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 263 | #644 of 699 |
| National rank | #2536 of 15,369 | #46325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 582 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 28% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 17.5).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 28%).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 25%).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 88.1%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.8).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 478.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ClarkShaw Magnet School better than Forest Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), ClarkShaw Magnet School ranks higher (74.0 vs 17.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are ClarkShaw Magnet School and Forest Hill Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ClarkShaw Magnet School: 582. Forest Hill Elementary School: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ClarkShaw Magnet School and Forest Hill Elementary School rank in Alabama?
ClarkShaw Magnet School is 18th of 263 and Forest Hill Elementary School is 644th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).