Forest Elementary School vs Williamsville South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Elementary School
Williamsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
515 students
Williamsville South High School
Williamsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students
| Measure | Forest Elementary School Williamsville, New York | Williamsville South High School Williamsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #393 of 2,536 | #109 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #5302 of 50,301 | #130 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 515 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 97% |
| city | Williamsville | Williamsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williamsville South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 79.4).
- •Williamsville South High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 62%).
- •Williamsville South High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 62%).
- •Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 27.5%).
- •Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.1).
- •Williamsville South High School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 515.
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 Elementary School better than Williamsville South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Williamsville South High School ranks higher (92.3 vs 79.4 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 Elementary School and Williamsville South High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Williamsville and Williamsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elementary School: 515. Williamsville South High School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elementary School and Williamsville South High School rank in New York?
Forest Elementary School is 393rd of 2,536 and Williamsville South High School is 109th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).