Elementary Schools in Forrest County School District

The Forrest County School District in Mississippi is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools within the district, with South Forrest Attendance Center and Dixie Attendance Center consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while Earl Travillion Attendance Center faces significant academic challenges.

The top-performing schools, South Forrest Attendance Center and Dixie Attendance Center, demonstrate strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple grade levels. These schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state averages, suggesting that attendance may be a key driver of academic success. In contrast, Earl Travillion Attendance Center struggles academically, with significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic achievement within the district. The schools with the highest free and reduced lunch rates, Earl Travillion Attendance Center and North Forrest Attendance Center, also have the lowest academic performance, while the schools with the lowest free and reduced lunch rates, South Forrest Attendance Center and Dixie Attendance Center, have the highest academic performance. This suggests that addressing socioeconomic disparities may be crucial in improving educational outcomes across the Forrest County School District.