Forrest County School District
School District · Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Forrest County School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Forrest County School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dixie Attendance Center
Hattiesburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Forrest Attendance Center
Hattiesburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Hattiesburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#10 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,536
+$1,924 vs Mississippi median
District size
2,106 students
Typical than Mississippi median
The short answer
Forrest County School District ranks #10 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Forrest County School District's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dixie Attendance Center (9.2/10), North Forrest Attendance Center (8.6/10), and Rawls Springs Attendance Center (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +24.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Forrest County School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Forrest County School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixie Attendance Center | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | North Forrest Attendance Center | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Rawls Springs Attendance Center | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | South Forrest Attendance Center | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | North Forrest High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Earl Travillion Attendance Center | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Forrest County School District
Forrest County School District is a Hattiesburg, Mississippi school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,106 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $14,536 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Forrest County School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dixie Attendance Center, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Forrest County School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.0% and ELA proficiency of 43.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Forrest County School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Forrest County School District with test data.
Schools in Forrest County School District
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Hattiesburg
- Total Enrollment
- 2,106
- Teachers (FTE)
- 193
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forrest County School District?
Forrest County School District has 6 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Forrest County School District?
The average composite rating for Forrest County School District is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Forrest County School District?
Forrest County School District spends $14,536 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Forrest County School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Forrest County School District is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Forrest County School District?
Dixie Attendance Center is the highest-rated school in Forrest County School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Forrest County School District?
Across schools in Forrest County School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Forrest County School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Forrest County School District has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 6 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.5%
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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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