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6.8avg / 10

Forrest County School District

School District · Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Students: 2,106
Teachers (FTE): 193

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

6

5 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

2,106

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#44 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

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 #44 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Forrest County School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Forrest High School (8.3/10), South Forrest Attendance Center (8.0/10), and North Forrest Attendance Center (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
North Forrest High School

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.

#SchoolRating
1North Forrest High School8.3 / 10
2South Forrest Attendance Center8.0 / 10
3North Forrest Attendance Center7.0 / 10
4Dixie Attendance Center5.8 / 10
5Rawls Springs Attendance Center5.8 / 10
6Earl Travillion Attendance Center5.6 / 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. District-level spending was $14,536 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Forrest County School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is North Forrest High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Forrest County School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.5%.

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

Math Proficiency47.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency44.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Forrest County School District with test data.

District Details

State
Mississippi
City
Hattiesburg
Total Enrollment
2,106
Teachers (FTE)
193
District spending per student
$14,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Forrest County School District?

Forrest County School District's district-level spending was $14,536 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

North Forrest High School is the highest-rated school in Forrest County School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.

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 47.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.5%. 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 6.8/10 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
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
47.6%
ELA Proficiency
44.5%

How we rate schools

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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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