Edwin A. Gibson Elementary vs Forest Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Forest Hills Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
200 students
| Measure | Edwin A. Gibson Elementary Danville, Virginia | Forest Hills Elementary Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1094 of 1,142 | #681 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #30019 of 50,301 | #11787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 82% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 42.9).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 49%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 94.8%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 200.
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 Edwin A. Gibson Elementary better than Forest Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills Elementary ranks higher (69.3 vs 42.9 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 Edwin A. Gibson Elementary and Forest Hills Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary: 466. Forest Hills Elementary: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin A. Gibson Elementary and Forest Hills Elementary rank in Virginia?
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is 1094th of 1,142 and Forest Hills Elementary is 681st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).