Forest Elementary vs Tomahawk Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Elementary
Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
Tomahawk Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
| Measure | Forest Elementary Forest, Virginia | Tomahawk Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #241 of 1,142 | #511 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2439 of 50,301 | #9013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| city | Forest | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 73.4).
- •Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 76.9%).
- •Tomahawk Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.3).
- •Tomahawk Elementary is the larger school with 667 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 Tomahawk Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Elementary ranks higher (85.0 vs 73.4 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 Tomahawk Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Forest and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elementary: 384. Tomahawk Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elementary and Tomahawk Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forest Elementary is 241st of 1,142 and Tomahawk Elementary is 511th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).