Forest Elementary vs Hawkins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Elementary
Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
740 students
Hawkins Middle School
Forest · Public middle · Grades 5–8
460 students
| Measure | Forest Elementary Forest, Mississippi | Hawkins Middle School Forest, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 427 | #127 of 181 |
| National rank | #32822 of 50,301 | #13047 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 740 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 30% |
| city | Forest | Forest |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 23.9).
- •Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 30%).
- •Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Hawkins Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 84.5%).
- •Hawkins Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.5).
- •Forest Elementary is the larger school with 740 students compared with 460.
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 better than Hawkins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Elementary ranks higher (38.7 vs 23.9 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 Elementary and Hawkins Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Forest and Forest in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elementary: 740. Hawkins Middle School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elementary and Hawkins Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Forest Elementary is 218th of 427 and Hawkins Middle School is 127th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).