Forest Hill High School vs Gary Road Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.4 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 Intermediate
Byram · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
680 students
| Measure | Forest Hill High School Jackson, Mississippi | Gary Road Intermediate Byram, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 197 | #242 of 427 |
| National rank | #16552 of 16,910 | #34881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 1,139 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 1,139 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 38% |
| city | Jackson | Byram |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gary Road Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 10.7).
- •Gary Road Intermediate does better on math proficiency (38% vs 3%).
- •Gary Road Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 11%).
- •Gary Road Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 100%).
- •Forest Hill High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Forest Hill High School is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 680.
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 Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Gary Road Intermediate ranks higher (35.6 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 Intermediate?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Byram in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill High School: 1,139. Gary Road Intermediate: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill High School and Gary Road Intermediate rank in Mississippi?
Forest Hill High School is 194th of 197 and Gary Road Intermediate is 242nd of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).