Below Average
#1933 of 2,268 schools in GA
Forest Park High School
High School · Clayton County · Forest Park, GA
A Clayton County high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5452 Phillips Dr, Forest Park, GA 30297
- Math 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 76.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Forest Park High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Park High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,458/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,975
Median home value
$121,400
Median rent
$1,144/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
35.5%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30297; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangel Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Utopian Academy for the Arts High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Charles R. Drew High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,665 | Compare → |
| Upper Room Ministries Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 3.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clayton County
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #35 of 66
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Park High School is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Park High School
Forest Park High School is a public high school in Forest Park, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 1,684 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,933 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Park High School
What grades does Forest Park High School serve?
Forest Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Forest Park High School?
Forest Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,684 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Park High School rank in GA?
Forest Park High School ranks #1,933 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Forest Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest Park High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Park High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Forest Park High School a charter school?
No, Forest Park High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Park High School a Title I school?
No, Forest Park High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Park High School?
76.2% of students at Forest Park High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.6%
- Phone
- (404) 362-3890
- 4-Year Graduation
- 76.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30297)
- 28,892
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 31
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30297; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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