Chase Middle School vs Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chase Middle School
Forest City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Chase Middle School Forest City, North Carolina | Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 469 | #785 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10960 of 15,369 | #38469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 484 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Forest City | Forest City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chase Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 30.1).
- •Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Chase Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Chase Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 98.3%).
- •Chase Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.0).
- •Chase Middle School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 460.
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 Chase Middle School better than Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chase Middle School ranks higher (34.5 vs 30.1 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 Chase Middle School and Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Forest City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chase Middle School: 484. Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chase Middle School and Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Chase Middle School is 219th of 469 and Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is 785th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).