Forest Hills School vs Harlan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
906 students
Harlan Elementary School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Forest Hills School Florence, Alabama | Harlan Elementary School Florence, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 699 | #384 of 699 |
| National rank | #7394 of 50,301 | #29201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 906 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 52% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 44.1).
- •Forest Hills School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Forest Hills School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 37%).
- •Forest Hills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 84.7%).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
- •Forest Hills School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 426.
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 Hills School better than Harlan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills School ranks higher (75.9 vs 44.1 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 Hills School and Harlan Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills School: 906. Harlan Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills School and Harlan Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Forest Hills School is 51st of 699 and Harlan Elementary School is 384th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).