Forest View Elementary vs Sherwood Githens Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.0 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
Sherwood Githens Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students
| Measure | Forest View Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Sherwood Githens Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #791 of 1,457 | #315 of 469 |
| National rank | #38602 of 50,301 | #12867 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 662 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 25.0).
- •Forest View Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Sherwood Githens Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Forest View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Forest View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.2).
- •Sherwood Githens Middle is the larger school with 878 students compared with 662.
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 Sherwood Githens Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest View Elementary ranks higher (29.9 vs 25.0 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 Sherwood Githens Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest View Elementary: 662. Sherwood Githens Middle: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest View Elementary and Sherwood Githens Middle rank in North Carolina?
Forest View Elementary is 791st of 1,457 and Sherwood Githens Middle is 315th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).