Grace Christian Elementary vs North Forrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Christian Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
North Forrest Elementary School
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
209 students
| Measure | Grace Christian Elementary Hattiesburg, Mississippi | North Forrest Elementary School Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 427 | #219 of 427 |
| National rank | #39965 of 50,301 | #32903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 367 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Forrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 27.7).
- •North Forrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Grace Christian Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •North Forrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 100%).
- •North Forrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.7).
- •Grace Christian Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 209.
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 Grace Christian Elementary better than North Forrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Forrest Elementary School ranks higher (38.6 vs 27.7 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 Grace Christian Elementary and North Forrest Elementary School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Christian Elementary: 367. North Forrest Elementary School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Christian Elementary and North Forrest Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Grace Christian Elementary is 283rd of 427 and North Forrest Elementary School is 219th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).