Forest Hills Elementary vs Park Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 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
Park Avenue Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Elementary Danville, Virginia | Park Avenue Elementary Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #681 of 1,142 | #1081 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11787 of 50,301 | #27631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 200 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 54% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 46.4).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 54%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 95%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.0).
- •Park Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 361 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 Park Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills Elementary ranks higher (69.3 vs 46.4 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 Hills Elementary and Park Avenue Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Elementary: 200. Park Avenue Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Elementary and Park Avenue Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forest Hills Elementary is 681st of 1,142 and Park Avenue Elementary is 1081st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).