For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,921 students in Forrest County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Forrest County, MS are Petal High School, Oak Grove High School and Forrest County Agricultural Hi School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forrest County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Forrest County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Forrest County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petal High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forrest County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petal High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1145 Highway 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Grades: 9-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5198 Old Highway11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,764 students
Rank: #33.
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Old Hwy 49 East
Brooklyn, MS 39425
(601) 582-4741
Brooklyn, MS 39425
(601) 582-4741
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
North Forrest High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
693 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Grades: 7-12
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Hattiesburg High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mary Bethune Alternative
Alternative School
901 Ida Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Forrest County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Grades: 9
| 342 students
901 Ida Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
5489 Highway 42
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Forrest County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Forrest County, MS include Petal High School, Oak Grove High School and Forrest County Agricultural Hi School.
How many public high schools are located in Forrest County, MS?
6 public high schools are located in Forrest County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest County, MS?
Forrest County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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