Forest Elementary School vs Highview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Elementary School
Riverview · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Highview Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
395 students
| Measure | Forest Elementary School Riverview, Michigan | Highview Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #905 of 1,581 | #920 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #31201 of 50,301 | #31657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 395 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Riverview | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.1 vs 40.4).
- •Highview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 89.4%).
- •Highview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 20.8).
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 Elementary School better than Highview 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 Elementary School and Highview Elementary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Riverview and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elementary School: 395. Highview Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elementary School and Highview Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Forest Elementary School is 905th of 1,581 and Highview Elementary School is 920th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).