Forrest School

310 North Horton Pkwy
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 777 students in grades 7-12, Forrest School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Forrest School's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
777 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Forrest School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#547 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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30%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forrest School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forrest School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Forrest School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
2%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Forrest School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
90%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Forrest School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TN.
0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Forrest School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Forrest School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forrest School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forrest School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forrest School's ranking?
Forrest School is ranked #547 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Forrest School often compared to?
Forrest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisburg Middle School, Cornersville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forrest School?
The graduation rate of Forrest School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Forrest School?
777 students attend Forrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Forrest School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest School?
Forrest School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forrest School offer ?
Forrest School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Forrest School part of?
Forrest School is part of Marshall County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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