Best Schools in Forrest County, MS
Forrest County, MS has 25 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 13,454 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Forrest County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forrest County, MS
The top high schools in Forrest County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County Ag High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students
2. Petal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1288 Students
3. North Forrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
4. Hattiesburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 964 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forrest County, MS
The top middle schools in Forrest County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Petal Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 629 Students
2. Petal Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 745 Students
3. Hattiesburg Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 275 Students
4. N R Burger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 529 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forrest County, MS
The top elementary schools in Forrest County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixie Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 498 Students
2. Petal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 634 Students
3. Rowan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
4. Grace Christian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
5. Woodley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
6. South Forrest Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 583 Students
7. Rawls Springs Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 218 Students
8. North Forrest Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
9. Hawkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
10. Thames Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forrest County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forrest County, MS has a total population of 78,158 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forrest County, 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 Forrest County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forrest County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forrest County, 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 Forrest County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forrest County, MS
How many schools are in Forrest County, MS?
Forrest County, MS has 25 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 13,454 students in total.
How do schools in Forrest County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Forrest County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Forrest County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forrest County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Forrest County
3 places in Forrest County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Hattiesburg (13)
- Petal (5)
- Brooklyn (2)
School districts (3)
- Hattiesburg Public School Dist (8 schools)
- Forrest County School District (6 schools)
- Petal School Dist (5 schools)