Best Schools in Forest, MS
Forest, MS has a total of 15 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 6,773 students attend Forest, MS schools. On average, schools in Forest score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Forest meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 442 Students
2. Lake High School
SchoolGrade
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Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students
3. Forest High School
SchoolGrade
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Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
4. Morton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
5. Leake County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
2. Hawkins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 587 Students
2. Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students
3. Leake County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 349 Students
4. Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 707 Students
5. Morton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
10.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Forest, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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