Forest Hills Global Elementary vs Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills Global Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Wilmington · Charter high · Grades 6–12
362 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Global Elementary Wilmington, North Carolina | Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1169 of 1,457 | #397 of 528 |
| National rank | #45283 of 50,301 | #13699 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 340 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 19.3).
- •Forest Hills Global Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.0).
- •Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is the larger school with 362 students compared with 340.
- •Forest Hills Global Elementary is a public school while Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hills Global Elementary better than Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?
On the Success Index (US), Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington ranks higher (28.3 vs 19.3 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 Hills Global Elementary and Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Global Elementary: 340. Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Global Elementary and Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington rank in North Carolina?
Forest Hills Global Elementary is 1169th of 1,457 and Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is 397th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).