Forest Hills Elementary vs Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills Elementary
Walterboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
472 students
Northside Elementary
Walterboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
428 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Elementary Walterboro, South Carolina | Northside Elementary Walterboro, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 688 | #622 of 688 |
| National rank | #41922 of 50,301 | #42447 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 472 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| city | Walterboro | Walterboro |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.6 vs 23.8).
- •Northside Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.8).
- •Forest Hills Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 428.
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 Elementary better than Northside Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Hills Elementary and Northside Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Walterboro and Walterboro in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Elementary: 472. Northside Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Elementary and Northside Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Forest Hills Elementary is 616th of 688 and Northside Elementary is 622nd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).