Forest Hills Middle vs Valley Springs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 416 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
Valley Springs Middle
Arden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
654 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Middle Wilson, North Carolina | Valley Springs Middle Arden, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 469 | #171 of 469 |
| National rank | #11043 of 15,369 | #9933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 654 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Wilson | Arden |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Springs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 34.1).
- •Valley Springs Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Forest Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Valley Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.7).
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 Valley Springs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Springs Middle ranks higher (39.5 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 Valley Springs Middle?
About 416 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Arden in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Middle: 654. Valley Springs Middle: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Middle and Valley Springs Middle rank in North Carolina?
Forest Hills Middle is 225th of 469 and Valley Springs Middle is 171st of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).