Best Forest Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,322 students in Forest, MS.

The top ranked public middle schools in Forest, MS are Scott Central Attendance Center and Hawkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Forest, MS public middle schools have an score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Forest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Forest, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Scott Central Attendance Center

(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
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2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883

Gr: PK-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #22.

Hawkins Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
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803 Oak Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474

Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Forest, MS?

The top ranked public middle schools in Forest, MS include Scott Central Attendance Center and Hawkins Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Forest?

2 public middle schools are located in Forest.

What is the racial composition of students in Forest?

Forest public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).