Best Schools in Forest, Louisiana
1 schools · 1 Other
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Forest School
Other · West Carroll Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Income
$39,063
household · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Income
$39,063
household · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Forest
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest School | 5.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.3/10
- Median household income
- $39,063
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 44%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Forest compares
Median household income
$39k
67% of Louisiana median
About Schools in Forest, Louisiana
Forest, Louisiana is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 5.3 out of 10, schools in Forest show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Forest is Forest School with a composite score of 5.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Forest is served by 1 school district: West Carroll Parish. These districts collectively serve 1,699 students.
Forest's community shows 25% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $39,063. The poverty rate in the area is 4.5%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 557 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.3 |
Schools in Forest
Forest, Louisiana · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$39,063
Population
89
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Community Profile
Forest has a median household income of $39,063. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The local poverty rate of 4.5% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Forest, Louisiana
How many schools are in Forest, Louisiana?
Forest has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Forest, Louisiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Forest is 5.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Forest, Louisiana?
The top-ranked school in Forest on MySchoolScout is Forest School with a composite score of 5.3/10.
How many school districts serve Forest, Louisiana?
Forest is served by 1 school district: West Carroll Parish.
What is the education level in Forest, Louisiana?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Forest have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Forest, Louisiana?
The median household income in Forest is approximately $39,063 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Forest, Louisiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Forest is 15.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Forest, Louisiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.