Forest High School vs Maplewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,387 students
Maplewood Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
819 students
| Measure | Forest High School Ocala, Florida | Maplewood Elementary School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 576 | #1294 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7157 of 16,910 | #21877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,387 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.6 vs 54.7).
- •Maplewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Forest High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Forest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 57.4%).
- •Maplewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 24.1).
- •Forest High School is the larger school with 2,387 students compared with 819.
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 High School better than Maplewood Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest High School and Maplewood Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest High School: 2,387. Maplewood Elementary School: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest High School and Maplewood Elementary School rank in Florida?
Forest High School is 241st of 576 and Maplewood Elementary School is 1294th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).