Forest Elementary vs Jefferson Forest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 421 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
Jefferson Forest High
Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,282 students
| Measure | Forest Elementary Forest, Virginia | Jefferson Forest High Forest, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #241 of 1,142 | #48 of 317 |
| National rank | #2439 of 50,301 | #590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 384 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 95% |
| city | Forest | Forest |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.0 vs 85.6).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 87%).
- •Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 22.2%).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.3).
- •Jefferson Forest High is the larger school with 1,282 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 Jefferson Forest High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Elementary and Jefferson Forest High?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Forest and Forest in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elementary: 384. Jefferson Forest High: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elementary and Jefferson Forest High rank in Virginia?
Forest Elementary is 241st of 1,142 and Jefferson Forest High is 48th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).