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#1141 of 1,176 schools in SC
Forest Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Colleton 01 · Walterboro, SC
A Colleton 01 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
633 Hiers Corner Road, Walterboro, SC 29488
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Hills Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Hills Elementary 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walterboro), 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
$47,083
Median home value
$155,700
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29488; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walterboro Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Colleton Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Northside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 1–5 | 4.4 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Bells ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 278 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Colleton 01
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Hills Elementary is listed in Colleton 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Hills Elementary
Forest Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Walterboro, SC, part of Colleton 01, serving approximately 463 students in grades 1st-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,141 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Hills Elementary
What grades does Forest Hills Elementary serve?
Forest Hills Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Hills Elementary?
Forest Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Hills Elementary rank in SC?
Forest Hills Elementary ranks #1,141 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Forest Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Hills Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Forest Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Forest Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Hills Elementary?
100.0% of students at Forest Hills Elementary 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Colleton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (843) 782-4512
- Area population (ZIP 29488)
- 22,367
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 29488; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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