Colleton County High vs Forest Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colleton County High
Walterboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,352 students
Forest Hills Elementary
Walterboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
472 students
| Measure | Colleton County High Walterboro, South Carolina | Forest Hills Elementary Walterboro, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 228 | #616 of 688 |
| National rank | #8996 of 16,910 | #41922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,352 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 26% |
| city | Walterboro | Walterboro |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colleton County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 24.6).
- •Colleton County High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Colleton County High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.5).
- •Colleton County High is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 472.
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 Colleton County High better than Forest Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Colleton County High ranks higher (47.7 vs 24.6 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 Colleton County High and Forest Hills Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Walterboro and Walterboro in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colleton County High: 1,352. Forest Hills Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colleton County High and Forest Hills Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Colleton County High is 171st of 228 and Forest Hills Elementary is 616th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).