High Schools in Forrest County School District


Summary:

The Forrest County School District in Mississippi is home to a single high school, North Forrest High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, indicating relatively stable performance.

North Forrest High School has a 89.4% four-year graduation rate, which is a positive indicator of student success. However, the school struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, which is an area that could benefit from additional focus and support. Academically, the school generally performs better than the state average on MAAP tests, particularly in Algebra I, U.S. History, and 7th grade Math, but lags behind in 8th grade Math and certain English Language Arts (ELA) assessments.

The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 85.3% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may present unique challenges and require additional resources and support. Despite these challenges, North Forrest High School maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.4, which can contribute to more personalized attention for students. By addressing the school's strengths and weaknesses, the Forrest County School District can work to improve student outcomes and ensure all students have access to a quality education.

District Detail

 400 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

 (601) 545-6054

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,124

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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