Forest Hill High School vs Gary Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,139 students
Gary Road Elementary
Byram · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
717 students
| Measure | Forest Hill High School Jackson, Mississippi | Gary Road Elementary Byram, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 197 | #259 of 427 |
| National rank | #16552 of 16,910 | #36036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,139 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 1,139 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | – |
| Math proficiency | 3% | – |
| city | Jackson | Byram |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gary Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 10.7).
- •Gary Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 100%).
- •Forest Hill High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.9).
- •Forest Hill High School is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 717.
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 Hill High School better than Gary Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gary Road Elementary ranks higher (33.8 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 Forest Hill High School and Gary Road Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Byram in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill High School: 1,139. Gary Road Elementary: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill High School and Gary Road Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Forest Hill High School is 194th of 197 and Gary Road Elementary is 259th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).