Best Forest Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,324 students in Forest, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Forest, MS are Forest High School and Scott Central Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Forest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Forest, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forest High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Forest, MS (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
511 Cleveland Street
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Scott Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
521 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Forest, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Forest, MS include Forest High School and Scott Central Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in Forest?
3 public high schools are located in Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest?
Forest public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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