Forest View Elementary vs Laurel Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest View Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
Laurel Hill Elementary
Laurel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | Forest View Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Laurel Hill Elementary Laurel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #791 of 1,457 | #1029 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38602 of 50,301 | #42956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 662 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Durham | Laurel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 23.0).
- •Forest View Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Forest View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Laurel Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.5%).
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 View Elementary better than Laurel Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest View Elementary ranks higher (29.9 vs 23.0 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 View Elementary and Laurel Hill Elementary?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Durham and Laurel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest View Elementary: 662. Laurel Hill Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest View Elementary and Laurel Hill Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest View Elementary is 791st of 1,457 and Laurel Hill Elementary is 1029th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).