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#750 of 863 schools in MS

Scott Central Attendance Center

School · Scott Co School Dist · Forest, MS

A Scott Co School Dist school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2415 OLD JACKSON ROAD, Forest, MS 39074

  • Math 50% vs MS 55% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs MS 48% (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.9% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+6.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation2.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$10,252
Chronic Absenteeism41.4%

Students at Scott Central Attendance Center score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
55%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Scott Central Attendance Center 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,586/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest), 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

$46,890

Median home value

$114,700

Median rent

$795/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

67.3%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
2.3% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sebastopol Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–12Not available684Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Scott Co School Dist

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scott Central Attendance Center is listed in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scott Central Attendance Center

Scott Central Attendance Center is a public school in Forest, MS, part of Scott Co School Dist, serving approximately 871 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #750 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scott Central Attendance Center

What grades does Scott Central Attendance Center serve?

Scott Central Attendance Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Scott Central Attendance Center?

Scott Central Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 871 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Central Attendance Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Scott Central Attendance Center is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scott Central Attendance Center rank in MS?

Scott Central Attendance Center ranks #750 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Scott Central Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Scott Central Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Scott Central Attendance Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott Central Attendance Center has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Scott Central Attendance Center a charter school?

No, Scott Central Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scott Central Attendance Center a Title I school?

No, Scott Central Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott Central Attendance Center?

100.0% of students at Scott Central Attendance Center 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
871
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.4%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 39074)
14,423
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
36.6
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39074; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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