Amanda Gist Elementary School vs Forest Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amanda Gist Elementary School
Cotter · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students
Forest Heights Elementary School
Harrison · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
375 students
| Measure | Amanda Gist Elementary School Cotter, Arkansas | Forest Heights Elementary School Harrison, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 511 | #94 of 511 |
| National rank | #26941 of 50,301 | #17266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 374 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Cotter | Harrison |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 47.3).
- •Forest Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Forest Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Forest Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 100%).
- •Amanda Gist Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.9).
- •Forest Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 374.
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 Amanda Gist Elementary School better than Forest Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Heights Elementary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 47.3 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 Amanda Gist Elementary School and Forest Heights Elementary School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Cotter and Harrison in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amanda Gist Elementary School: 374. Forest Heights Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amanda Gist Elementary School and Forest Heights Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Amanda Gist Elementary School is 234th of 511 and Forest Heights Elementary School is 94th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).