Forest Hills Global Elementary vs Smokey Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 511 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
Smokey Mountain Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Global Elementary Wilmington, North Carolina | Smokey Mountain Elementary Whittier, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1169 of 1,457 | #1285 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45283 of 50,301 | #47277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| city | Wilmington | Whittier |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills Global Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 15.8).
- •Smokey Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Smokey Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Smokey Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 99.1%).
- •Forest Hills Global Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.2).
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 Smokey Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills Global Elementary ranks higher (19.3 vs 15.8 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 Smokey Mountain Elementary?
About 511 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Whittier in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Global Elementary: 340. Smokey Mountain Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Global Elementary and Smokey Mountain Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest Hills Global Elementary is 1169th of 1,457 and Smokey Mountain Elementary is 1285th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).