Heritage Elementary School vs. Carolina Forest Elementary School
Should I attend Heritage Elementary School or Carolina Forest Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Carolina Forest Elementary School
141 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Rating
: 8/
Top 30%10
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Carolina Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 764 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 723 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carolina Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
764 students
723 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#751 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
127
111
Grade 1 Students
129
107
Grade 2 Students
123
114
Grade 3 Students
139
142
Grade 4 Students
117
115
Grade 5 Students
129
134
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
13%
20%
% Black
7%
24%
% White
71%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%