Forest Hills High vs Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.5 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
Union Elementary
Wingate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
| Measure | Forest Hills High Marshville, North Carolina | Union Elementary Wingate, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 528 | #717 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12976 of 16,910 | #37183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 973 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Marshville | Wingate |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.6 vs 32.1).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Forest Hills High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.3%).
- •Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Forest Hills High is the larger school with 973 students compared with 296.
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 Union Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Hills High and Union Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Marshville and Wingate in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills High: 973. Union Elementary: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills High and Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest Hills High is 356th of 528 and Union Elementary is 717th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).