Overview
NORTH FORREST HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 7–12 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school enrolls 347 students. It is part of the FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictFORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County28035
CityHattiesburg
ZIP39401
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280149000218
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment347
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %85%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)