Forrest School is a public school in Chapel Hill, Tennessee. It serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Marshall County School District. The school is also known as Forrest Middle School for grades 7-8 and Forrest High School for grades 9-12.
Serving 788 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 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forrest School serves the northern part of Chapel Hill, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 98.1 square miles. Families in this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forrest School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
788 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forrest School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Rockets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forrest School's ranking?
Forrest School is ranked #583 out of 1,728 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forrest School?
The graduation rate of Forrest School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Forrest School?
788 students attend Forrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Forrest School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Forrest School offer ?
Forrest School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forrest School part of?
Forrest School is part of Marshall County School District.
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