Forest City Elementary School vs Highland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 139 km 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
Highland Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Forest City Elementary School Forest City, Iowa | Highland Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 654 | #588 of 654 |
| National rank | #2889 of 50,301 | #22845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 448 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| city | Forest City | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 53.3).
- •Forest City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Forest City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 51%).
- •Forest City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 89.5%).
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 Highland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest City Elementary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 53.3 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 Highland Elementary School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City Elementary School: 448. Highland Elementary School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City Elementary School and Highland Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Forest City Elementary School is 128th of 654 and Highland Elementary School is 588th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).