Forest Hills High vs Rock Rest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills High
Marshville · Public high · Grades 9–12
973 students
Rock Rest Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
| Measure | Forest Hills High Marshville, North Carolina | Rock Rest Elementary Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 528 | #400 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12976 of 16,910 | #28202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 973 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 68% |
| city | Marshville | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Rest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 31.6).
- •Rock Rest Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Forest Hills High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Rock Rest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Rock Rest Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.2).
- •Forest Hills High is the larger school with 973 students compared with 394.
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 High better than Rock Rest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Rest Elementary ranks higher (45.6 vs 31.6 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 High and Rock Rest Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Marshville and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills High: 973. Rock Rest Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills High and Rock Rest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest Hills High is 356th of 528 and Rock Rest Elementary is 400th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).