Carolina Forest Elementary vs Northside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Forest Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
Northside High
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
| Measure | Carolina Forest Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina | Northside High Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 1,457 | #220 of 528 |
| National rank | #22269 of 50,301 | #9142 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 570 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 47.2).
- •Northside High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 54.8%).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.5).
- •Northside High is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 570.
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 Carolina Forest Elementary better than Northside High?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Forest Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 47.2 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 Carolina Forest Elementary and Northside High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Forest Elementary: 570. Northside High: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Forest Elementary and Northside High rank in North Carolina?
Carolina Forest Elementary is 283rd of 1,457 and Northside High is 220th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).