North Forrest High School serves 364 students in grades 7-12.
North Forrest High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Forrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
North Forrest High School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Forrest High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Forrest High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
70%
47%
White
16%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Forrest High School's ranking?
North Forrest High School is ranked #354 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Forrest High School?
The graduation rate of North Forrest High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend North Forrest High School?
364 students attend North Forrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Forrest High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Forrest High School?
North Forrest High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Forrest High School offer ?
North Forrest High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is North Forrest High School part of?
North Forrest High School is part of Forrest County School District.
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