Emerson El vs Forest Hill El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Forest Hill El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Emerson El Amarillo, Texas | Forest Hill El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1871 of 4,686 | #3275 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25500 of 50,301 | #35779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 42% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 34.2).
- •Emerson El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Emerson El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Forest Hill El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 95%).
- •Forest Hill El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Emerson El is the larger school with 500 students compared with 484.
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 Emerson El better than Forest Hill El?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson El ranks higher (49.5 vs 34.2 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 Emerson El and Forest Hill El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson El: 500. Forest Hill El: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson El and Forest Hill El rank in Texas?
Emerson El is 1871st of 4,686 and Forest Hill El is 3275th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).