Serving 826 students in grades 7-12, Forrest School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 826 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Forrest School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forrest School?
The graduation rate of Forrest School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Forrest School?
826 students attend Forrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Forrest School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest School?
Forrest School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 826 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
