Forest Glen Middle vs Southwestern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Glen Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
Southwestern Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
| Measure | Forest Glen Middle Suffolk, Virginia | Southwestern Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 340 | #731 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1867 of 15,369 | #12694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Glen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 68.1).
- •Southwestern Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Forest Glen Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Forest Glen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 69.4%).
- •Forest Glen Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.7).
- •Southwestern Elementary is the larger school with 579 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 Forest Glen Middle better than Southwestern Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Glen Middle ranks higher (77.7 vs 68.1 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 Glen Middle and Southwestern Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Glen Middle: 433. Southwestern Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Glen Middle and Southwestern Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forest Glen Middle is 128th of 340 and Southwestern Elementary is 731st of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).