Colleton County Middle 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 Middle
Walterboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
Forest Hills Elementary
Walterboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
472 students
| Measure | Colleton County Middle Walterboro, South Carolina | Forest Hills Elementary Walterboro, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 248 | #616 of 688 |
| National rank | #13601 of 15,369 | #41922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 931 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 931 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| city | Walterboro | Walterboro |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 21.0).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Colleton County Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.3).
- •Colleton County Middle is the larger school with 931 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 Middle better than Forest Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills Elementary ranks higher (24.6 vs 21.0 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 Colleton County Middle 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 Middle: 931. Forest Hills Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colleton County Middle and Forest Hills Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Colleton County Middle is 227th of 248 and Forest Hills Elementary is 616th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).