Forest Hill High School vs Van Winkle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.6 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
Van Winkle Elementary School
Jackson · Public other · Grades PK–PK
275 students
| Measure | Forest Hill High School Jackson, Mississippi | Van Winkle Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #194 of 197 | – |
| National rank | #16552 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,139 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 1,139 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 17% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Winkle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 3%).
- •Van Winkle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Forest Hill High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.2).
- •Forest Hill High School is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 275.
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 Van Winkle Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Hill High School and Van Winkle Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill High School: 1,139. Van Winkle Elementary School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill High School and Van Winkle Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Forest Hill High School is 194th of 197 and Van Winkle Elementary School is unranked among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).