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#1256 of 1,786 schools in TN
Forrest School
High School · Marshall County · Chapel Hill, TN
A Marshall County high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 North Horton PKWY, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
- Math 39% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Forrest School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Forrest School 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chapel Hill), 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
$84,906
Median home value
$306,200
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Marshall County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornersville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 7–12 | Not available | 430 | Compare → |
| Marshall Co High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 804 | 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.
Marshall County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $10,312NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forrest School is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forrest School
Forrest School is a public high school in Chapel Hill, TN, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 826 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,256 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forrest School
What grades does Forrest School serve?
Forrest School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Forrest School?
Forrest School has an enrollment of approximately 826 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forrest School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forrest School rank in TN?
Forrest School ranks #1,256 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Forrest School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forrest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forrest School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forrest School a charter school?
No, Forrest School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forrest School a Title I school?
No, Forrest School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 826
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (931) 246-4733
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37034)
- 8,596
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37034; 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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