Best Scott County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,703 students in Scott County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, MS are Sebastopol Attendance Center, 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.
Scott County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Scott County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Scott County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sebastopol Attendance Center
(Math: 67% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17194 Hwy 21 North, Hwy 21 Nor
Sebastopol, MS 39359
(601) 625-8654
Gr: PK-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Lake High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Morton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Scott Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
521 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Gr: 10-12
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Scott County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Gr: K-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Scott County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, MS include Sebastopol Attendance Center, Forest High School and Scott Central Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
6 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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