Alfred S. Forrest Elementary vs Mary W. Jackson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Mary W. Jackson Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Alfred S. Forrest Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Mary W. Jackson Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #879 of 1,142 | #694 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15764 of 50,301 | #12019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary W. Jackson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 63.5).
- •Mary W. Jackson Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Mary W. Jackson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Alfred S. Forrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 95.6%).
- •Mary W. Jackson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.1).
- •Alfred S. Forrest Elementary is the larger school with 499 students compared with 343.
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 Alfred S. Forrest Elementary better than Mary W. Jackson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mary W. Jackson Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 63.5 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 Alfred S. Forrest Elementary and Mary W. Jackson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary: 499. Mary W. Jackson Elementary: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred S. Forrest Elementary and Mary W. Jackson Elementary rank in Virginia?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary is 879th of 1,142 and Mary W. Jackson Elementary is 694th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).