Serving 827 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Forest Hills School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Hills School's student population of 827 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
827 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Forest Hills School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hills School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
18%
32%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hills School's ranking?
Forest Hills School is ranked #96 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Forest Hills School often compared to?
Forest Hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harlan Elementary School, Weeden Elementary School, Brooks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Forest Hills School?
827 students attend Forest Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Forest Hills School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hills School?
Forest Hills School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Hills School offer ?
Forest Hills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Hills School part of?
Forest Hills School is part of Florence City School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Hills School located?
Forest Hills School is located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Florence, AL.
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