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#1833 of 2,648 schools in NC
Forest Hills Middle
Middle School · Wilson County Schools · Wilson, NC
A Wilson County Schools middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1210 Forest Hills, Wilson, NC 27893
- Math 51% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Hills Middle score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Forest Hills Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,011/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,180
Median home value
$153,000
Median rent
$894/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27893; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Accomplishments AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Wilson Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Wilson Academy of Virtual EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–12 | 2.4 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Wilson Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 755 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wilson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #18 of 25
- District spending per student
- $12,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Hills Middle is listed in Wilson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Hills Middle
Forest Hills Middle is a public middle school in Wilson, NC, part of Wilson County Schools, serving approximately 626 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,833 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Hills Middle
What grades does Forest Hills Middle serve?
Forest Hills Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Forest Hills Middle?
Forest Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Middle is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Hills Middle rank in NC?
Forest Hills Middle ranks #1,833 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Forest Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Hills Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Hills Middle a charter school?
No, Forest Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, Forest Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Hills Middle?
99.5% of students at Forest Hills Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 626
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wilson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (252) 399-7913
- Area population (ZIP 27893)
- 38,626
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27893; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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