Best High Schools in Forest, MS

Forest, MS has 6 high schools with 1,892 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Forest score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Forest meet expectations.

1. Raleigh High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Smith Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 442 Students

2. Lake High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students

3. Forest High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students

4. Morton High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students

5. Leake County High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 296 Students

Best Middle Schools in Forest, MS

Forest, MS has 4 middle schools with 2,276 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Forest score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Forest exceed expectations.

1. Lake Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students

2. Hawkins Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 474 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Forest, MS

Forest, MS has 5 elementary schools with 2,605 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Forest score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Forest meet expectations.

1. Raleigh Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smith Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 587 Students

2. Lake Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students

3. Leake County Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 349 Students

4. Forest Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 707 Students

5. Morton Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 682 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Forest, MS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Forest, MS has a total population of 11,255 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Forest, MS

6,773

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

74%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Forest, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forest, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forest, MS.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

669 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Forest, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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