Forest Hill Elementary School vs John Will Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
John Will Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary School Mobile, Alabama | John Will Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 699 | #653 of 699 |
| National rank | #46325 of 50,301 | #46972 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 478 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 16.3).
- •John Will Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 88.7%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 22.0).
- •John Will Elementary School is the larger school with 549 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 Forest Hill Elementary School better than John Will Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hill Elementary School ranks higher (17.5 vs 16.3 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 John Will Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary School: 478. John Will Elementary School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary School and John Will Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Forest Hill Elementary School is 644th of 699 and John Will Elementary School is 653rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).