Forest Hills Elementary vs Laurel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 130 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
Laurel Elementary
Austinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Elementary Danville, Virginia | Laurel Elementary Austinville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #681 of 1,142 | #557 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11787 of 50,301 | #9939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 200 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| city | Danville | Austinville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 69.3).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 91.5%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.8).
- •Forest Hills Elementary is the larger school with 200 students compared with 199.
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 Laurel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Elementary ranks higher (72.0 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 Laurel Elementary?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Danville and Austinville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Elementary: 200. Laurel Elementary: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Elementary and Laurel Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forest Hills Elementary is 681st of 1,142 and Laurel Elementary is 557th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).