Forest Hill Elementary vs Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 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
Salem Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary Morganton, North Carolina | Salem Elementary Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #945 of 1,457 | #427 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41513 of 50,301 | #29020 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 305 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 25.3).
- •Salem Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.0).
- •Salem Elementary is the larger school with 476 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 Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Elementary ranks higher (44.4 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 Salem Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary: 305. Salem Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary and Salem Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest Hill Elementary is 945th of 1,457 and Salem Elementary is 427th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).