Cardozo Middle 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.
Cardozo Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
Forest Hill High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,139 students
| Measure | Cardozo Middle School Jackson, Mississippi | Forest Hill High School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 181 | #194 of 197 |
| National rank | #14573 of 15,369 | #16552 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 531 | 1,139 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 1,139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 3% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardozo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 10.7).
- •Cardozo Middle School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 3%).
- •Cardozo Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.9).
- •Forest Hill High School is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 531.
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 Cardozo Middle School better than Forest Hill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cardozo Middle School ranks higher (14.9 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 Cardozo Middle 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?
Cardozo Middle School: 531. Forest Hill High School: 1,139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardozo Middle School and Forest Hill High School rank in Mississippi?
Cardozo Middle School is 164th of 181 and Forest Hill High School is 194th of 197 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).