Forest Hills Elementary vs Galileo Magnet High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
200 students
Galileo Magnet High
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Elementary Danville, Virginia | Galileo Magnet High Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #681 of 1,142 | #171 of 317 |
| National rank | #11787 of 50,301 | #3181 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 200 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 101.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 97.5% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galileo Magnet High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 69.3).
- •Galileo Magnet High does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 82%).
- •Galileo Magnet High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 101.2%).
- •Galileo Magnet High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.8).
- •Galileo Magnet High is the larger school with 260 students compared with 200.
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 Hills Elementary better than Galileo Magnet High?
On the Success Index (US), Galileo Magnet High ranks higher (70.5 vs 69.3 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 Forest Hills Elementary and Galileo Magnet High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Elementary: 200. Galileo Magnet High: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Elementary and Galileo Magnet High rank in Virginia?
Forest Hills Elementary is 681st of 1,142 and Galileo Magnet High is 171st of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).