Forest Middle vs Tomahawk Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Middle
Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
Tomahawk Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
| Measure | Forest Middle Forest, Virginia | Tomahawk Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 340 | #511 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #260 of 15,369 | #9013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 854 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 92% |
| city | Forest | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 73.4).
- •Tomahawk Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Forest Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Forest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 76.9%).
- •Forest Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Forest Middle is the larger school with 854 students compared with 667.
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 Middle better than Tomahawk Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Middle ranks higher (90.4 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 Middle and Tomahawk Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Forest and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Middle: 854. Tomahawk Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Middle and Tomahawk Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forest Middle is 29th of 340 and Tomahawk Elementary is 511th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).