Forest High School vs Ward-Highlands Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.6 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
Ward-Highlands Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
908 students
| Measure | Forest High School Ocala, Florida | Ward-Highlands Elementary School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 576 | #1107 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7157 of 16,910 | #18499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,387 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 54.6).
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Forest High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Forest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 53.6%).
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 24.1).
- •Forest High School is the larger school with 2,387 students compared with 908.
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 Ward-Highlands Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ward-Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 54.6 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 High School and Ward-Highlands Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest High School: 2,387. Ward-Highlands Elementary School: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest High School and Ward-Highlands Elementary School rank in Florida?
Forest High School is 241st of 576 and Ward-Highlands Elementary School is 1107th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).