Forest Hill Elementary School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in 2023, with its state ranking declining from #1028 in 2022 to #1068 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 10% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 25%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 10–14%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 549 students in 2023 to 485 students in the current report, with minority enrollment consistently high at approximately 97% over recent years and 89% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with a 17:1 student–teacher ratio, and total enrollment was 485 students with 29 teachers.
Graduation rates fell to 79% in 2023, lower than the state rate of 88%, reflecting a downward trend in recent years at this Mobile County elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Forest Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Forest Hill Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Motto
Roaring Toward Success
Forest Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hill Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1068 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
91%
32%
White
3%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Forest Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Hill Elementary School is ranked #1068 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Forest Hill Elementary School?
485 students attend Forest Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Forest Hill Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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 Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Hill Elementary School located?
Forest Hill Elementary School is located in the Bellewood neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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