Summary:
Zip code 39425, serving the Brooklyn, MS area, contains a single elementary school, South Forrest Attendance Center, a PK–8 school with 604 students in the Forrest County School District. As the only elementary school in this zip code, South Forrest Attendance Center represents the entire educational landscape for families in the area. The school earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the 72nd percentile of Mississippi elementary schools for the 2025–2026 school year, though it has slipped from its 84th-percentile peak in 2023–2024.
South Forrest Attendance Center stands out most clearly in upper-grade mathematics and science. In 2025–2026, 7th grade math proficiency reached 83.3% and 8th grade math reached 78.7%, far exceeding state averages of 57.7% and 51.4%, respectively. Science is also a dependable strength, with 8th grade science at 72.4% versus 57.8% statewide, and 5th grade science at 73.5%. Mathematics improved significantly overall from 54.0% to 62.9% average proficiency year over year, while English Language Arts declined from 65.7% to 60.9%.
However, there are areas of concern. Early-grade math is relatively weak, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math proficiency below district averages. ELA performance is inconsistent, with sharp year-over-year declines in 5th grade (73.4% to 53.1%) and 7th grade (64.0% to 47.0%). The school also reports a chronic absenteeism rate of 26.1%, higher than both the district's 21.6% and the state's 23.9%, and 68.54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school remains in the top quarter of Mississippi elementary schools, and its strong upper-grade math and science results suggest a solid foundation to build on.
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