Forest Hill Elementary School vs Indian Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Mobile Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
478 students
Indian Springs Elementary School
Eight Mile Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
305 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary School Mobile, Alabama | Indian Springs Elementary School Eight Mile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 699 | #600 of 699 |
| National rank | #46325 of 50,301 | #43529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kβ5 | Grades PKβ5 |
| Students | 478 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| city | Mobile | Eight Mile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Indian Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 17.5).
- β’Indian Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- β’Indian Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- β’Indian Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 88.1%).
- β’Forest Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.9).
- β’Forest Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 305.
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 Forest Hill Elementary School better than Indian Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Springs Elementary School ranks higher (22.1 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 Forest Hill Elementary School and Indian Springs Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Eight Mile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary School: 478. Indian Springs Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary School and Indian Springs Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Forest Hill Elementary School is 644th of 699 and Indian Springs Elementary School is 600th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).