Forest Hills Middle vs New Hope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 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
New Hope Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Middle Wilson, North Carolina | New Hope Elementary Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 469 | #299 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11043 of 15,369 | #23193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 654 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 69% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 34.1).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.7).
- •Forest Hills Middle is the larger school with 654 students compared with 460.
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 New Hope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Hope Elementary ranks higher (52.8 vs 34.1 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 Middle and New Hope Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Middle: 654. New Hope Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Middle and New Hope Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest Hills Middle is 225th of 469 and New Hope Elementary is 299th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).