Carrollwood K-8 School vs Forest Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrollwood K-8 School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
861 students
Forest Hills Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
731 students
| Measure | Carrollwood K-8 School Tampa, Florida | Forest Hills Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 2,187 | #2049 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9096 of 50,301 | #37791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 861 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 35% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrollwood K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 31.1).
- •Carrollwood K-8 School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Carrollwood K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 33%).
- •Carrollwood K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 74.6%).
- •Carrollwood K-8 School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 14.9).
- •Carrollwood K-8 School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 731.
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 Carrollwood K-8 School better than Forest Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carrollwood K-8 School ranks higher (73.2 vs 31.1 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 Carrollwood K-8 School and Forest Hills Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrollwood K-8 School: 861. Forest Hills Elementary School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrollwood K-8 School and Forest Hills Elementary School rank in Florida?
Carrollwood K-8 School is 584th of 2,187 and Forest Hills Elementary School is 2049th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).