Forrest County Agricultural High School

Forrest County Agricultural High School is the sole public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Forrest County Ag High School District, which is ranked 3 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 586 students, this standout school consistently outperforms state averages in academic performance and graduation rates.

Forrest County Agricultural High School boasts exceptional academic achievements, with its students scoring significantly higher than the state averages on standardized tests in MAAP/Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. The school's proficiency rates range from 66.9% to 84.8%, compared to the state averages of 49.5% to 69.7%. Additionally, the school maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate of 89.4%, outpacing the state average.

Despite the challenges faced by the school's population, with 77.65% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Forrest County Agricultural High School continues to excel academically. The school's student-teacher ratio of 17.1 and its improving statewide ranking, from 120th out of 226 Mississippi high schools in 2022-2023 to 21st out of 232 in 2024-2025, demonstrate the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% is an area for potential improvement, the overall performance of Forrest County Agricultural High School makes it a standout institution in the state of Mississippi.