A L Brown High vs Forest Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A L Brown High
Kannapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,753 students
Forest Park Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
| Measure | A L Brown High Kannapolis, North Carolina | Forest Park Elementary Kannapolis, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 528 | #745 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15903 of 16,910 | #37792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,753 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| city | Kannapolis | Kannapolis |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 16.1).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.8).
- •A L Brown High is the larger school with 1,753 students compared with 472.
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 A L Brown High better than Forest Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Elementary ranks higher (31.1 vs 16.1 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 A L Brown High and Forest Park Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kannapolis and Kannapolis in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A L Brown High: 1,753. Forest Park Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A L Brown High and Forest Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
A L Brown High is 495th of 528 and Forest Park Elementary is 745th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).