Below Average
#694 of 863 schools in MS
Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch
High School · Forrest County Ag High School · Brooklyn, MS
A Forrest County Ag High School high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 Old Hwy 49 East, Brooklyn, MS 39425
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average360/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,059
Median home value
$192,100
Median rent
$530/mo
College educated
6.2%
Homeownership
96.1%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Forrest County Ag High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,178NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch is listed in FORREST COUNTY AG HIGH SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch
Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch is a public high school in Brooklyn, MS, part of Forrest County Ag High School, serving approximately 586 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch
What grades does Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch serve?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch rank in MS?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch ranks #694 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch a charter school?
No, Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch a Title I school?
No, Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch?
77.6% of students at Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch 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
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Forrest County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (601) 582-4741
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39425)
- 2,458
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 39425; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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