Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School vs Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina | Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #872 of 1,457 | #785 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40314 of 50,301 | #38469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Forest City | Forest City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 27.1).
- •Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.0).
- •Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 459.
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 City-Dunbar Elementary School better than Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School ranks higher (30.1 vs 27.1 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 Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School and Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Forest City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School: 459. Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School and Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is 872nd 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).