Forest City Elementary School vs Forest City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 394 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest City Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
448 students
Forest City High School
Forest City · Public high · Grades 9–12
304 students
| Measure | Forest City Elementary School Forest City, Iowa | Forest City High School Forest City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #128 of 654 | #126 of 319 |
| National rank | #2889 of 50,301 | #1734 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 448 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| city | Forest City | Forest City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 77.0).
- •Forest City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Forest City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Forest City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 35.9%).
- •Forest City High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.1).
- •Forest City Elementary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 304.
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 City Elementary School better than Forest City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest City Elementary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 77.0 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 City Elementary School and Forest City High School?
About 394 m in a straight line, between Forest City and Forest City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City Elementary School: 448. Forest City High School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City Elementary School and Forest City High School rank in Iowa?
Forest City Elementary School is 128th of 654 and Forest City High School is 126th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).