Forest Municipal School Dist School District
School District · Forest, Mississippi
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,170
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,170
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#135 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,170
$442 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,630 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
About Forest Municipal School Dist
Forest Municipal School Dist is a Forest, Mississippi school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,630 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $12,170 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Forest Municipal School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Forest High School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Forest Municipal School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 36.5% and ELA proficiency of 24.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Forest Municipal School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Forest Municipal School Dist with test data.
Schools in Forest Municipal School Dist
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Forest
- Total Enrollment
- 1,630
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forest Municipal School Dist?
Forest Municipal School Dist has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Forest Municipal School Dist?
The average composite rating for Forest Municipal School Dist is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Forest Municipal School Dist?
Forest Municipal School Dist spends $12,170 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Forest Municipal School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Forest Municipal School Dist is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Forest Municipal School Dist?
Forest High School is the highest-rated school in Forest Municipal School Dist with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Forest Municipal School Dist?
Across schools in Forest Municipal School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Forest Municipal School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Forest Municipal School Dist has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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