Forest Elementary vs Forest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 747 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Elementary
Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
Forest Middle
Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
| Measure | Forest Elementary Forest, Virginia | Forest Middle Forest, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #241 of 1,142 | #29 of 340 |
| National rank | #2439 of 50,301 | #260 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 384 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 89% |
| city | Forest | Forest |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 85.0).
- •Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 20.5%).
- •Forest Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.3).
- •Forest Middle is the larger school with 854 students compared with 384.
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 Elementary better than Forest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Middle ranks higher (90.4 vs 85.0 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 Elementary and Forest Middle?
About 747 m in a straight line, between Forest and Forest in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elementary: 384. Forest Middle: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elementary and Forest Middle rank in Virginia?
Forest Elementary is 241st of 1,142 and Forest Middle is 29th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).