Elephant's Fork Elementary vs Forest Glen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elephant's Fork Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
Forest Glen Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
| Measure | Elephant's Fork Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | Forest Glen Middle Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #859 of 1,142 | #128 of 340 |
| National rank | #15241 of 50,301 | #1867 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 653 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Glen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 64.3).
- •Forest Glen Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Forest Glen Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 66%).
- •Forest Glen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 69.1%).
- •Forest Glen Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.1).
- •Elephant's Fork Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 433.
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 Elephant's Fork Elementary better than Forest Glen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Glen Middle ranks higher (77.7 vs 64.3 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 Elephant's Fork Elementary and Forest Glen Middle?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elephant's Fork Elementary: 653. Forest Glen Middle: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elephant's Fork Elementary and Forest Glen Middle rank in Virginia?
Elephant's Fork Elementary is 859th of 1,142 and Forest Glen Middle is 128th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).