Forest Hills Middle vs Frederick Douglass Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills Middle
Wilson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
654 students
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Middle Wilson, North Carolina | Frederick Douglass Elementary Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 469 | #681 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11043 of 15,369 | #36313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 654 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.1 vs 33.4).
- •Forest Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.7).
- •Forest Hills Middle is the larger school with 654 students compared with 339.
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 Middle better than Frederick Douglass 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 Middle and Frederick Douglass Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Middle: 654. Frederick Douglass Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Middle and Frederick Douglass Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest Hills Middle is 225th of 469 and Frederick Douglass Elementary is 681st of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).