Very Good
#167 of 863 schools in MS
Top 19% in state
South Forrest Attendance Center
Elementary School · Forrest County School District · Brooklyn, MS
A Forrest County School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
8 Burborne Street, Brooklyn, MS 39425
- Math 54% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Forrest Attendance Center score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 42 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Forrest 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average360/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
4 in FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 507 | Compare → |
| Earl Travillion Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 258 | Compare → |
| North Forrest Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | Not available | 214 | Compare → |
| Rawls Springs Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 215 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Forrest County School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Forrest Attendance Center is listed in FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Forrest Attendance Center
South Forrest Attendance Center is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, MS, part of Forrest County School District, serving approximately 565 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Forrest Attendance Center
What grades does South Forrest Attendance Center serve?
South Forrest Attendance Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend South Forrest Attendance Center?
South Forrest Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Forrest Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Forrest Attendance Center is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Forrest Attendance Center rank in MS?
South Forrest Attendance Center ranks #167 of 863 schools in MS.
What is South Forrest Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?
South Forrest Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 South Forrest Attendance Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Forrest Attendance Center has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Forrest Attendance Center a charter school?
No, South Forrest Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Forrest Attendance Center a Title I school?
No, South Forrest Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Forrest Attendance Center?
61.8% of students at South Forrest 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Forrest County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (601) 545-7714
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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