Forest Hill School vs Leap Academy University Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 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
Leap Academy University Charter School
Camden · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,540 students
| Measure | Forest Hill School Camden, New Jersey | Leap Academy University Charter School Camden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1353 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #40517 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 339 | 1,540 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 1,540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Camden | Camden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leap Academy University Charter School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Leap Academy University Charter School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Forest Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 80.3%).
- •Forest Hill School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 15.9).
- •Leap Academy University Charter School is the larger school with 1,540 students compared with 339.
- •Forest Hill School is a public school while Leap Academy University 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 Leap Academy University 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 Leap Academy University Charter School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Camden and Camden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill School: 339. Leap Academy University Charter School: 1,540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill School and Leap Academy University Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Forest Hill School is 1353rd of 1,479 and Leap Academy University Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).