Bates Elementary School vs Forest Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
Forest Hill High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,139 students
| Measure | Bates Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Forest Hill High School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 427 | #194 of 197 |
| National rank | #48196 of 50,301 | #16552 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 482 | 1,139 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 1,139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 3% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bates Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 10.7).
- •Bates Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 3%).
- •Bates Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Bates Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •Forest Hill High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.5).
- •Forest Hill High School is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 482.
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 Bates Elementary School better than Forest Hill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bates Elementary School ranks higher (13.7 vs 10.7 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 Bates Elementary School and Forest Hill High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Elementary School: 482. Forest Hill High School: 1,139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Elementary School and Forest Hill High School rank in Mississippi?
Bates Elementary School is 381st of 427 and Forest Hill High School is 194th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).