Overview
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in FOREST, Mississippi. The school enrolls 438 students. It is part of the FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictFOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
County28123
CityFOREST
ZIP39074
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280147000213
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment438
White7.8%
Hispanic / Latino47.5%
Black / African American42.2%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 %87%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)