Forest Hills El Sch vs Freeland El/MS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 253 km 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
Freeland El/MS
Freeland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
991 students
| Measure | Forest Hills El Sch Sidman, Pennsylvania | Freeland El/MS Freeland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,627 | #1372 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #24044 of 50,301 | #41821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 994 | 991 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 991 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 15% |
| city | Sidman | Freeland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 24.8).
- •Forest Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Forest Hills El Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 49%).
- •Freeland El/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 97.2%).
- •Forest Hills El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Forest Hills El Sch is the larger school with 994 students compared with 991.
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 Freeland El/MS?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills El Sch ranks higher (51.6 vs 24.8 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 Freeland El/MS?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Sidman and Freeland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills El Sch: 994. Freeland El/MS: 991. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills El Sch and Freeland El/MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Forest Hills El Sch is 979th of 1,627 and Freeland El/MS is 1372nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).