Florence Middle School vs Forest Hills School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Middle School
Florence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
663 students
Forest Hills School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
906 students
| Measure | Florence Middle School Florence, Alabama | Forest Hills School Florence, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #95 of 263 | #51 of 699 |
| National rank | #7473 of 15,369 | #7394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 663 | 906 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 76% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 50.8).
- •Forest Hills School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •Forest Hills School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 45%).
- •Forest Hills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 55.7%).
- •Forest Hills School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.4).
- •Forest Hills School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 663.
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 Florence Middle School better than Forest Hills School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills School ranks higher (75.9 vs 50.8 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 Florence Middle School and Forest Hills School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Middle School: 663. Forest Hills School: 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Middle School and Forest Hills School rank in Alabama?
Florence Middle School is 95th of 263 and Forest Hills School is 51st of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).