Best Schools in Forrest County, MS
Forrest County, MS has a total of 29 schools including 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 15,057 students attend Forrest County, MS schools. On average, schools in Forrest County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Forrest County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Forrest County, MS
Forrest County, MS has 10 high schools with 7,373 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 Forrest County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Forrest County meet expectations.
1. Petal High School
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Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1288 Students
2. Stone High School
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Stone Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 722 Students
3. Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch
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Forrest County Ag High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students
4. Purvis High School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
5. North Forrest High School
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Forrest County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
6. Hattiesburg High School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
7. Lumberton High School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forrest County, MS
Forrest County, MS has 7 middle schools with 3,522 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 Forrest County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Forrest County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Petal Upper Elementary School
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Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 629 Students
2. Petal Middle School
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Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 745 Students
3. N R Burger Middle School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 529 Students
4. Hattiesburg Steam Academy
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 275 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forrest County, MS
Forrest County, MS has 11 elementary schools with 4,162 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 Forrest County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Forrest County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Petal Elementary
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Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 634 Students
2. Dixie Attendance Center
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Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 498 Students
3. South Forrest Attendance Center
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Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 583 Students
4. Thames Elementary School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
5. Woodley Elementary School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
6. North Forrest Attendance Center
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Forrest County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 225 Students
7. Rawls Springs Attendance Center
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Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 218 Students
8. Grace Christian Elementary School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
9. Rowan Elementary School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
10. Hawkins Elementary School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 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.
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