North Forrest High School vs. Petal High School
Should I attend North Forrest High School or Petal 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
North Forrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Petal High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades 7-12, North Forrest 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 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
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).
Serving 1,233 students in grades 9-12, Petal High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
364 students
1,233 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#101 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
68
-
Grade 8 Students
75
-
Grade 9 Students
61
335
Grade 10 Students
58
290
Grade 11 Students
54
289
Grade 12 Students
42
295
Ungraded Students
6
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
70%
19%
% White
16%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%