Best Schools in Forest Hills, NC
Forest Hills, NC has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,518 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Forest Hills underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forest Hills, NC
The top high schools in Forest Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Mountain High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forest Hills, NC
The top elementary schools in Forest Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cullowhee Valley School
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forest Hills, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forest Hills, NC has a total population of 303 with 61% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forest Hills, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Forest Hills, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forest Hills, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forest Hills, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Forest Hills, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forest Hills, NC
How many schools are in Forest Hills, NC?
Forest Hills, NC has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,518 students in total.
How do schools in Forest Hills perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Forest Hills score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Forest Hills underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forest Hills?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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