Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School vs Ray Childers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Ray Childers Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina | Ray Childers Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #785 of 1,457 | #742 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38469 of 50,301 | #37696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Forest City | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ray Childers Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 30.1).
- •Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Ray Childers Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 99.3%).
- •Ray Childers Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.0).
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 Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School better than Ray Childers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ray Childers Elementary ranks higher (31.3 vs 30.1 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 Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School and Ray Childers Elementary?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School: 460. Ray Childers Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School and Ray Childers Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is 785th of 1,457 and Ray Childers Elementary is 742nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).