Top Rankings
Forrest County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,160 students in Forrest County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Forrest County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,160 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Forrest County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
896 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
42%
47%
# White Students
980 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
45%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
161 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
206
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
185
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
231
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
61
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
39
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,109 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,348 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,109
$12,094
Spending / Student
$13,348
$11,965
Best Forrest County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixie Attendance Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
790 Elks Lake Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-4890
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-4890
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
South Forrest Attendance Center
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Burborne Street
Brooklyn, MS 39425
(601) 545-7714
Brooklyn, MS 39425
(601) 545-7714
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Archie Smith Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
North Forrest High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
693 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Grades: 7-12
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
North Forrest Attendance Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6466
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6466
Grades: K-6
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Earl Travillion Attendance Center
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
316 Travillion Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-9303
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-9303
Grades: K-8
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forrest County School District?
Forrest County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,160 students.
What is the rank of Forrest County School District?
Forrest County School District is ranked #46 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest County School District?
45% of Forrest County School District students are White, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forrest County School District?
Forrest County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Forrest County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,348 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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