Serving 347 students in grades 7-12, North Forrest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
North Forrest High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Forrest High School is 0.47, 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.
North Forrest High School is ranked #323 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are North Forrest High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Forrest High School?
The graduation rate of North Forrest High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend North Forrest High School?
347 students attend North Forrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of North Forrest High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Forrest High School?
North Forrest High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Forrest High School offer ?
North Forrest High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is North Forrest High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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