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Forrest County Agricultural High School

Public Grades 9-12

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 91% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Forrest County Agricultural High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, Mississippi, serving 586 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Forrest County Ag High School District, which is ranked 3 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forrest County Agricultural High School consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across various subjects, including Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 84.8% proficiency in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 67.3%. The school's performance in MAAP tests has been improving over the years, with the percentage of students proficient or better increasing in most subjects. Additionally, the school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.3% to 93.1% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average.

While Forrest County Agricultural High School outperforms the nearby Hattiesburg High School and Lumberton High School in most academic metrics, the Petal High School consistently outperforms Forrest County Agricultural High School in academic performance, with higher MAAP test scores and a higher graduation rate. The school also faces challenges related to a high chronic absenteeism rate and a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 77.65% to 99.51% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

562

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,606

Per pupil spending ?

77.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

215 Old Hwy 49 East
Brooklyn, MS 39425

(601) 582-4741

District: Forrest County Agricultural High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

African American:

27.8%

Two or more races:

11.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Mississippi high schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 24% Mississippi)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Mississippi avg66%

21^st of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 130Forrest County Agricultural High School among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	84.5	21 of 232	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	56.4	105 of 228	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.2	120 of 226	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.1	107 of 228	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.9	107 of 231	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.0	138 of 233	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.4	94 of 233	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.5	107 of 237	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.3	95 of 231	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	77.4	30 of 226	86.7%	★★★★☆
2014	56.4	98 of 236	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.0	88 of 238	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.3	111 of 241	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	38.3	163 of 244	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.1	144 of 235	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.7	103 of 235	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	49.1	132 of 235	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	71.4	56 of 232	75.9%	★★★★☆
2006	68.3	65 of 232	72.0%	★★★★☆
2005	69.2	58 of 232	75.0%	★★★★☆
2004	60.9	95 of 232	59.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I85%+18 vs state

Biology77%+15 vs state

U.S. History169%~ state avg

English II67%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAAP Mathematics (2025)		MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Forrest County Agricultural High School	Public	9-12	215 Old Hwy 49 East	Brooklyn	39425	Forrest County	Forrest County Agricultural High School	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-4741	562	52	10.8	77.2%	310 (55.2%)	156 (27.8%)	34 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (11.0%)	84.5	21^st of 232 public high schools	90.9%		56.4	105^th of 228 public high schools	53.9%	84					84.8	66.9		77.1	68.6	$12,606
Purvis High School	Public	9-12	220 School Street	Purvis	39475	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 794-6221	614	49	12.5	49.8%	502 (81.8%)	61 (9.9%)	26 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.6%)	68.3	77^th of 232 public high schools	66.8%		75.4	49^th of 228 public high schools	78.5%	28					76.2	53.0		79.6	76.9	$12,500
Perry County Alternative Center	Public	5-12	9899 Hwy 98 East	New Augusta	39462	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 964-3235	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Perry Central High School	Public	9-12	9899 Hwy 98 East	New Augusta	39462	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 964-3235	262	20	12.8	81.3%	142 (54.2%)	59 (22.5%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (21.4%)	27.5	163^rd of 232 public high schools	29.7%		29.4	162^nd of 228 public high schools	28.9%	1					63.0	35.5		47.8	66.7	$18,721
Perry County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	9899 A Hwy 98 East	New Augusta	39462	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 964-8282	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lamar County Vocational Technical Center	Public	9-12	41 College Drive	Purvis	39475	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 794-8298	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Stone High School	Public	9-12	400 East Border Ave.	Wiggins	39577	Stone County	Stone County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 928-5492	740	59	12.6	59.7%	532 (71.9%)	160 (21.6%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.1%)	67.8	78^th of 232 public high schools	66.4%		70.5	64^th of 228 public high schools	71.9%	14					77.7	55.2		66.1	70.1	$12,723
Career Technical Education-Senior High School	Public	9-12	1376 Tomcat Trail	Wiggins	39577	Stone County	Stone County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 928-5492	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lumberton High School	Public	7-12	7920 US Highway 11	Lumberton	39455	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 796-2451	268	33	8.1	83.2%	137 (51.1%)	109 (40.7%)	9 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	62.1	93^rd of 232 public high schools	59.9%		69.9	66^th of 228 public high schools	71.1%	27	20.0	25.6	40.0	27.9	50.0	52.7	51.1	66.6	57.5	$15,672
Hattiesburg High School	Public	9-12	301 Hutchinson Ave	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 544-0811	1,014	83	12.2	99.9%	11 (1.1%)	867 (85.5%)	90 (8.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.4%)	39.9	145^th of 232 public high schools	37.5%		47.8	130^th of 228 public high schools	43.0%	15					60.6	43.5		47.5	66.1	$15,291

Frequently Asked Questions about Forrest County Agricultural High School

What is the racial makeup of Forrest County Agricultural High School?

Students at Forrest County Agricultural High School are 55% White, 28% African American, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Forrest County Agricultural High School in?

Forrest County Agricultural High School

Is Forrest County Agricultural High School a good school?

Yes. Forrest County Agricultural High School ranks in the top 9.1% of Mississippi high schools.

How many students attend Forrest County Agricultural High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 562 students attended Forrest County Agricultural High School.

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