For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,501 students in 39074, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39074, MS are Forest High School, Scott Central Attendance Center and Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39074 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39074, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39074, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
513 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3073
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3073
Gr: K-4 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Hawkins Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Oak Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Scott Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
521 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39074, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39074, MS include Forest High School, Scott Central Attendance Center and Forest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39074?
5 public schools are located in 39074.
What is the racial composition of students in 39074?
39074 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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