Forest Hill Elementary vs Freedom High
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.
Forest Hill Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Freedom High
Morganton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,299 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary Morganton, North Carolina | Freedom High Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #945 of 1,457 | #357 of 528 |
| National rank | #41513 of 50,301 | #12977 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 1,299 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 1,299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 25.3).
- •Freedom High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Freedom High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.8%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 22.8).
- •Freedom High is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 305.
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 Hill Elementary better than Freedom High?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom High ranks higher (31.6 vs 25.3 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 Hill Elementary and Freedom High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary: 305. Freedom High: 1,299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary and Freedom High rank in North Carolina?
Forest Hill Elementary is 945th of 1,457 and Freedom High is 357th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).