Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Hill Elementary School's student population of 689 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Forest Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hill Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
8%
21%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Hill Elementary School is ranked #52 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Forest Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dogwood Elementary School, Farmington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Forest Hill Elementary School?
689 students attend Forest Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Forest Hill Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hill Elementary School?
Forest Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest Hill Elementary School offer ?
Forest Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Hill Elementary School part of?
Forest Hill Elementary School is part of Germantown School District.
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