Forest Hills Global Elementary School

602 Colonial Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Hills Global Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Hills Global Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Forest Hills Global Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Forest Hills Global Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hills Global Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2539 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
19%
51%
19%
50%
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
33%
21%
Black
47%
25%
White
14%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Hills Global Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Hills Global Elementary School is ranked #2539 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Forest Hills Global Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Hills Global Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr John Codington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Forest Hills Global Elementary School?
355 students attend Forest Hills Global Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Forest Hills Global Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hills Global Elementary School?
Forest Hills Global Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest Hills Global Elementary School offer ?
Forest Hills Global Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Hills Global Elementary School part of?
Forest Hills Global Elementary School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Hills Global Elementary School located?
Forest Hills Global Elementary School is located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.

School Reviews

4   10/7/2020
This is one of the best schools I've been to the teachers are nice and so is the printable. We have a lot of fun stuff and games to help us learn math I think would be a great school to send your child to.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - samara

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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