Cliffside Elementary School vs Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffside Elementary School
Cliffside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Cliffside Elementary School Cliffside, North Carolina | Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 1,457 | #785 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29439 of 50,301 | #38469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 188 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Cliffside | Forest City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cliffside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 30.1).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.0).
- •Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 188.
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 Cliffside Elementary School better than Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cliffside Elementary School ranks higher (43.7 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 Cliffside Elementary School and Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Cliffside and Forest City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cliffside Elementary School: 188. Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cliffside Elementary School and Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Cliffside Elementary School is 439th of 1,457 and Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is 785th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).