Lake High School vs. Forest High School
Should I attend Lake High School or Forest High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, Forest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
236 students
433 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#539 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
71
130
Grade 10 Students
50
109
Grade 11 Students
55
103
Grade 12 Students
59
86
Ungraded Students
1
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
36%
% Black
47%
49%
% White
50%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%