Forest Hills El Sch vs Forest Hills JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 187 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills El Sch
Sidman · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
994 students
Forest Hills JSHS
Sidman · Public high · Grades 7–12
798 students
| Measure | Forest Hills El Sch Sidman, Pennsylvania | Forest Hills JSHS Sidman, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,627 | #450 of 618 |
| National rank | #24044 of 50,301 | #9081 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 994 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Sidman | Sidman |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 47.4).
- •Forest Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Forest Hills JSHS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Forest Hills El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 99.2%).
- •Forest Hills El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Forest Hills El Sch is the larger school with 994 students compared with 798.
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 El Sch better than Forest Hills JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills El Sch ranks higher (51.6 vs 47.4 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 El Sch and Forest Hills JSHS?
About 187 m in a straight line, between Sidman and Sidman in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills El Sch: 994. Forest Hills JSHS: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills El Sch and Forest Hills JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Forest Hills El Sch is 979th of 1,627 and Forest Hills JSHS is 450th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).