Forest Hills School

Forest Hills School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
101 Stovall Dr,  Florence, AL
Florence City Schools
5.0
4.5
827 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Anne W Gipson
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
69%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13.6%
State Average
27.8%
Science
8.3%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
415:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
64.7%
Black
17.3%
Two or more races
11.3%
Hispanic
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 59 Reviews
4.0 Works Here
3/18/2025
Forest Hills is a great place for your young child to grow and learn. A wide variety of resources are available and all teachers strive to help all students achieve success.
5.0 Parent
3/10/2025
Forest Hills is a wonderful school that encourages and nurtures students. We have been really impressed with the administrators and teachers.
5.0 Parent
3/10/2025
Forest Hills Elementary School has been a wonderful experience for my children. The teachers, support staff and administrators are the best. Not only does FHES focus on high academic performance but they promote kindness and positive life skills that will help students during school and beyond. Our family is grateful to be a part of the Forest Hills family.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 11 Reviews
4.0 other
7/20/2016
This is a beautiful modern up to date school. I have only one concern. I have seen children sitting n the side of the parking lot in the back of the school by the back playground as cars pass by next to them, during this past school year. This seems dangerous.
5.0 parent
3/8/2016
I attended this school as a child and now my child is in his third year here. The teachers and administration are top notch!
5.0 teacher
2/15/2016
This is a fantastic school! Students receive a high quality education with their classroom teacher and then are also learning from music, art, PE, library, and technology teachers. This school also has two counselors on staff to teach students character education as well as to help students through...
5.0 parent
5/1/2015
Forest Hills is a wonderful place to work. I couldn't imagine being anywhere else. The teachers are focused on the KIDS and the parent involvement is outstanding!

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Forest Hills School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Florence, AL and is served by the Florence City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 827 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Forest Hills School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $295,571. Discover additional schools in the area, like Florence High School, Florence Freshman Center, Wilson High School, and more. Learn more about what Florence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forest Hills School.

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