Forest Hills Middle vs Vinson-Bynum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Vinson-Bynum Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Middle Wilson, North Carolina | Vinson-Bynum Elementary Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 469 | #697 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11043 of 15,369 | #36700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 654 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 32.9).
- •Forest Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Vinson-Bynum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Vinson-Bynum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Vinson-Bynum Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.7).
- •Forest Hills Middle is the larger school with 654 students compared with 458.
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 Vinson-Bynum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills Middle ranks higher (34.1 vs 32.9 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 Vinson-Bynum Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Middle: 654. Vinson-Bynum Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Middle and Vinson-Bynum Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest Hills Middle is 225th of 469 and Vinson-Bynum Elementary is 697th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).