Forest Hill El vs Whittier El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
Whittier El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Forest Hill El Amarillo, Texas | Whittier El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3275 of 4,686 | #1867 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35779 of 50,301 | #25478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 484 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 34.2).
- •Whittier El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Whittier El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Whittier El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 94.6%).
- •Forest Hill El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Forest Hill El is the larger school with 484 students compared with 440.
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 Hill El better than Whittier El?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier El ranks higher (49.6 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 Forest Hill El and Whittier El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill El: 484. Whittier El: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill El and Whittier El rank in Texas?
Forest Hill El is 3275th of 4,686 and Whittier El is 1867th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).