Forest Hill School vs Hope Community Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill School
Camden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
339 students
Hope Community Charter School
Camden · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
115 students
| Measure | Forest Hill School Camden, New Jersey | Hope Community Charter School Camden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1353 of 1,479 | #1348 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40517 of 50,301 | #40148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 339 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 27% |
| city | Camden | Camden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.8 vs 27.4).
- •Hope Community Charter School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Hope Community Charter School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Forest Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 88.7%).
- •Forest Hill School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.8).
- •Forest Hill School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 115.
- •Forest Hill School is a public school while Hope Community Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School better than Hope Community Charter 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 School and Hope Community Charter School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Camden and Camden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill School: 339. Hope Community Charter School: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill School and Hope Community Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Forest Hill School is 1353rd of 1,479 and Hope Community Charter School is 1348th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).