Is North Forrest High School a good school?

North Forrest High School ranks 113 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Forrest High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended North Forrest High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Forrest High School?

Students at North Forrest High School are 71% African American, 15% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What schools feed into North Forrest High School?

North Forrest High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dixie Attendance Center Elementary : Earl Travillion Attendance Center Elementary : North Forrest Attendance Center Elementary : Rawls Springs Attendance Center Elementary : South Forrest Attendance Center

North Forrest High School

Summary:

North Forrest High School is a public high school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 342. The school is part of the Hattiesburg Public School District, which is ranked 40 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

North Forrest High School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (68.42%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have a majority white student population. The school has shown mixed academic performance, performing well in some subject areas like 7th grade Math and Algebra I, but struggling in others like 8th grade English Language Arts and English II. With over 99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, North Forrest High School serves a community with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic challenges it faces. However, the school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 10.7, could be a potential strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

When compared to nearby schools like Hattiesburg High School, Oak Grove High School, and Petal High School, North Forrest High School generally performs on par or slightly below in academic areas like Algebra I, English II, and Biology. However, the school outperforms some of its neighbors in 7th and 8th grade Math, suggesting that while it faces challenges, it is still able to achieve academic success in certain subjects. Addressing the disparities and providing targeted support and resources could be key to improving the overall performance and outcomes for students at North Forrest High School.

Detail:

Public 7-12

693 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

(601) 545-9304

District: Forrest County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,619

Feeder schools for North Forrest High School:

Elementary:	Dixie Attendance Center
	Earl Travillion Attendance Center
	North Forrest Attendance Center
	Rawls Springs Attendance Center
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	South Forrest Attendance Center

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 347

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.6%

White:

15.3%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Forrest High School ranks better than 81.4% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.86. (See more...)

Compare Details North Forrest High School ranks better than 50.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Forrest High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.6%), White (15.3%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Forrest High School is 9.4. (See more...)

Compare North Forrest High School employs 36.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Forrest High School is $17,619.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Forrest High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Forrest High School 49^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See North Forrest High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks North Forrest High School 113^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See North Forrest High School in the ranking list.)

Forrest County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forrest County School District 40^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Forrest High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	60.38	100^th	244	59.0%
2009	49.90	131^st	247	47.0%
2010	36.54	178^th	255	30.2%
2011	58.08	123^rd	264	53.4%
2012	61.01	104^th	270	61.5%
2013	70.52	76^th	269	71.7%
2014	68.69	75^th	264	71.6%
2015	61.00	89^th	266	66.5%
2016	59.87	97^th	260	62.7%
2017	42.72	155^th	272	43.0%
2018	51.97	119^th	252	52.8%
2019	51.02	127^th	264	51.9%
2021	51.17	124^th	257	51.8%
2022	62.05	102^nd	257	60.3%
2023	56.43	99^th	243	59.3%
2024	78.86	49^th	264	81.4%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Forrest High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	70.51	47^th	232	79.7%
2005	65.13	76^th	232	67.2%
2006	41.11	154^th	232	33.6%
2007	45.01	144^th	232	37.9%
2008	64.57	85^th	235	63.8%
2009	61.23	92^nd	235	60.9%
2010	45.05	142^nd	235	39.6%
2011	55.72	113^th	244	53.7%
2012	56.22	107^th	241	55.6%
2013	82.40	18^th	238	92.4%
2014	70.90	47^th	236	80.1%
2015	82.43	15^th	226	93.4%
2016	70.38	55^th	231	76.2%
2017	75.10	46^th	237	80.6%
2018	75.97	38^th	233	83.7%
2019	65.00	72^nd	233	69.1%
2021	50.01	108^th	231	53.2%
2022	61.09	89^th	228	61.0%
2023	70.78	56^th	226	75.2%
2024	52.62	113^th	228	50.4%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Forrest High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	393	197	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	590
1991	355	207	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	562
1992	353	214	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	567
1993	354	244	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	598
1994	340	254	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	594
1995	314	270	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	584
1996	314	270	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	584
1997	322	239	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	561
1998	317	235	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	552
1999	296	223	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	519
2000	276	213	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	493
2001	263	206	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	473
2002	216	205	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	423
2003	216	205	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	423
2004	211	212	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	425
2005	212	222	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	435
2006	212	238	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	453
2007	185	232	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	417
2008	148	225	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	375
2009	148	246	0	2	0	0	0	396
2010	144	231	0	5	0	0	14	394
2011	125	227	0	6	0	0	10	368
2012	114	204	0	7	0	0	16	341
2013	129	220	0	7	0	0	15	371
2014	115	216	0	8	0	0	20	359
2015	107	227	1	9	0	1	11	356
2016	82	246	6	11	0	1	19	365
2017	85	249	5	9	3	1	16	368
2018	84	233	6	9	1	2	17	352
2019	69	238	7	14	1	0	23	352
2020	60	242	6	15	0	0	22	345
2021	57	258	7	14	0	0	26	362
2022	59	254	6	16	0	0	29	364
2023	60	234	3	15	0	1	29	342
2024	53	245	3	17	0	1	28	347

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Forrest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	590	35.6	16.5	n/a
1991	562	36.5	15.3	n/a
1992	567	37.2	15.2	48.7
1993	598	35.6	16.8	50.3
1994	594	34.9	17.0	48.8
1995	584	40.5	14.4	47.9
1996	584	40.5	14.4	47.9
1997	561	40.2	14.0	49.4
1998	552	41.3	13.4	49.8
1999	519	43.3	12.0	61.3
2000	493	42.4	11.6	63.5
2001	473	43.0	11.0	63.6
2002	423	40.0	10.6	66
2003	423	40.0	10.6	66
2004	425	37.7	11.3	53.2
2005	435	38.1	11.4	59.1
2006	453	37.0	12.2	60
2007	417	40.9	10.2	65.2
2008	375	44.9	8.4	69.1
2009	396	40.3	9.8	70.5
2010	394	39.1	10.0	73.6
2011	368	37.0	9.9	78.3
2012	341	33.2	10.2	76.2
2013	371	37.4	9.9	75.5
2014	359	35.1	10.2	76.6
2015	356	36.0	9.8	79.8
2016	365	35.0	10.4	86.6
2017	368	35.0	10.4	82.3
2018	352	36.8	9.5	84.4
2019	352	36.0	9.7	87.8
2020	345	34.4	10.0	91.3
2021	362	33.5	10.7	99.2
2022	364	39.2	9.2	99.2
2023	342	36.4	9.3	99.1
2024	347	36.7	9.4	85.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Forrest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	590	35.6	16.5	n/a
1991	562	36.5	15.3	n/a
1992	567	37.2	15.2	48.7
1993	598	35.6	16.8	50.3
1994	594	34.9	17.0	48.8
1995	584	40.5	14.4	47.9
1996	584	40.5	14.4	47.9
1997	561	40.2	14.0	49.4
1998	552	41.3	13.4	49.8
1999	519	43.3	12.0	61.3
2000	493	42.4	11.6	63.5
2001	473	43.0	11.0	63.6
2002	423	40.0	10.6	66
2003	423	40.0	10.6	66
2004	425	37.7	11.3	53.2
2005	435	38.1	11.4	59.1
2006	453	37.0	12.2	60
2007	417	40.9	10.2	65.2
2008	375	44.9	8.4	69.1
2009	396	40.3	9.8	70.5
2010	394	39.1	10.0	73.6
2011	368	37.0	9.9	78.3
2012	341	33.2	10.2	76.2
2013	371	37.4	9.9	75.5
2014	359	35.1	10.2	76.6
2015	356	36.0	9.8	79.8
2016	365	35.0	10.4	86.6
2017	368	35.0	10.4	82.3
2018	352	36.8	9.5	84.4
2019	352	36.0	9.7	87.8
2020	345	34.4	10.0	91.3
2021	362	33.5	10.7	99.2
2022	364	39.2	9.2	99.2
2023	342	36.4	9.3	99.1
2024	347	36.7	9.4	85.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Forrest High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,693
2018	$13,291
2019	$13,866
2020	$14,537
2021	$15,624
2022	$17,619

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Forrest High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 99^th of 243 Middle schools	7.4%
Ranks 72^nd of 233 High schools	Ranks 56^th of 226 High schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Forrest High School)	36	45.1	9.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)	42.7	50	7.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Forrest High School)	46.9	56.9	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)	54.5	66.8	12.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Forrest High School)	33.4	36.2	2.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)	40.5	46.3	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Forrest High School)	51	50	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)	47.7	56.5	8.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (North Forrest High School)	39.2	43.1	3.9%
8th Grade Science (Forrest County School District)	59.4	58.5	0.9%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (North Forrest High School)	50.7	79.4	28.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Forrest County School District)	50.7	79.4	28.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (North Forrest High School)	49.2	50	0.8%
End of Course English II (Forrest County School District)	49.2	50	0.8%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (North Forrest High School)	70.2	74.1	3.9%
End of Course Biology (Forrest County School District)	70.2	74.1	3.9%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (North Forrest High School)	52.1	78	25.9%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Forrest County School District)	52.1	78	25.9%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	352	342	2.8%
African American	238	234	1.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	3	57.1%
Hispanic	14	15	7.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	69	60	13%
Two or More Races	23	29	26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.8%	99.1%	11.3%

Schools Near North Forrest High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
North Forrest High School	Public	7-12	693 Eatonville Road	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 545-9304	347	37	9.4	85.3%	53 (15.3%)	245 (70.6%)	17 (4.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.1%)	52.6	113^th of 228 public high schools	50.4%		70.8	56^th of 226 public high schools	75.2%	57	55.7	57.2	69.6	55.1	69.4	46.1	67.4	57.1	71.4	$17,619
Hattiesburg High School	Public	9-12	301 Hutchinson Ave	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 544-0811	988	79	12.5	100.0%	14 (1.4%)	887 (89.8%)	60 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.6%)	47.8	130^th of 228 public high schools	43.0%		51.8	115^th of 226 public high schools	49.1%	15					69.5	40.2		58.1	68.2	$15,175
Petal High School	Public	9-12	1145 Highway 42 E	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Petal School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 583-3538	1,335	95	14.0	53.7%	901 (67.5%)	259 (19.4%)	91 (6.8%)	11 (0.8%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (5.2%)	84.7	18^th of 228 public high schools	92.1%		85.6	13^th of 226 public high schools	94.2%	5					85.9	69.8		76.1	82.2	$11,044
Oak Grove High School	Public	9-12	5198 Old Highway11	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 264-7232	1,772	117	15.1	49.0%	794 (44.8%)	716 (40.4%)	116 (6.5%)	53 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	90 (5.1%)	78.7	38^th of 228 public high schools	83.3%		82.1	26^th of 226 public high schools	88.5%	12					82.0	58.9		70.9	83.4	$11,168
Sumrall High School	Public	9-12	198 Center Avenue	Sumrall	39482	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 758-4730	632	41	15.3	28.3%	535 (84.7%)	67 (10.6%)	12 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	80.6	31^st of 228 public high schools	86.4%					(n/a)					72.6	60.8		80.9	86.6	$12,235
Seminary High School	Public	9-12	200 Main Street	Seminary	39479	Covington County	Covington County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 722-3220	399	27	14.7	100.0%	236 (59.1%)	131 (32.8%)	23 (5.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	49.2	124^th of 228 public high schools	45.6%		36	148^th of 226 public high schools	34.5%	24					73.2	45.6		63.3	57.6	$12,886
South Jones High School	Public	7-12	313 Anderson Street	Ellisville	39437	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 477-8451	1,348	93	14.5	60.5%	896 (66.5%)	253 (18.8%)	152 (11.3%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (2.9%)	71.8	57^th of 228 public high schools	75.0%		66.3	69^th of 226 public high schools	69.5%	12	42.0	46.7	64.7	61.7	71.6	53.0	54.2	72.8	82.7	$9,429
Lamar County Vocational Technical Center	Public	9-12	41 College Drive	Purvis	39475	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 794-8298	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Purvis High School	Public	9-12	220 School Street	Purvis	39475	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 794-6221	623	47	13.2	49.0%	523 (83.9%)	60 (9.6%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	75.4	49^th of 228 public high schools	78.5%		74.8	44^th of 226 public high schools	80.5%	5					74.9	56.3		73.4	83.3	$12,547

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