Forreston Grade School vs Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 632 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forreston Grade School
Forreston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
238 students
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch
Forreston · Public high · Grades 6–12
406 students
| Measure | Forreston Grade School Forreston, Illinois | Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch Forreston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #787 of 2,303 | #165 of 691 |
| National rank | #24257 of 50,301 | #8793 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 238 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Forreston | Forreston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forreston Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 48.4).
- •Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Forreston Grade School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Forreston Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 40.9%).
- •Forreston Grade School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.6).
- •Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch is the larger school with 406 students compared with 238.
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 Forreston Grade School better than Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Forreston Grade School ranks higher (51.3 vs 48.4 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 Forreston Grade School and Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch?
About 632 m in a straight line, between Forreston and Forreston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forreston Grade School: 238. Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forreston Grade School and Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch rank in Illinois?
Forreston Grade School is 787th of 2,303 and Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch is 165th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).