North Forrest High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401 · Forrest County School District
#78 of 197 high schools in Mississippi
#10394 of 16,910 nationally
About North Forrest High School
North Forrest High School is a public high located in Hattiesburg, in the Forrest County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 349 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 78th of 197 ranked high schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 349.
There are 18 schools in Hattiesburg; North Forrest High School ranks 7th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for North Forrest High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Forrest High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Forrest Elementary School
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
209 students · 241 m away
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
214 students · 5.2 km away
Grace Christian Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students · 8.5 km away
Hattiesburg High School
Hattiesburg · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,014 students · 9.5 km away
Longleaf Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
787 students · 9.7 km away
Petal Middle School
Petal · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students · 9.8 km away
Hawkins Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students · 10.0 km away
Woodley Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 10 km away
Moselle Elementary School
Moselle · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
554 students · 10 km away
Petal Upper Elementary
Petal · Public middle · Grades 5–6
632 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
West Marion High School
Foxworth · Public high · Grades 9–13
347 students
Coahoma County High School
Clarksdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
345 students
J.Z. George High School
North Carrollton · Public high · Grades 7–12
343 students
Puckett High School
Puckett · Public high · Grades 7–12
343 students
Potts Camp High School
Potts Camp · Public high · Grades 5–13
356 students
H. W. Byers High School
Holly Springs · Public high · Grades 5–12
362 students
Frequently asked questions
Is North Forrest High School a good school?
North Forrest High School has a Success Index (US) of 42.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #78 of 197 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does North Forrest High School rank in Mississippi?
North Forrest High School ranks #78 of 197 high schools in Mississippi and #10394 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Forrest High School?
North Forrest High School had 349 students in 2025.
Is North Forrest High School a elementary school or a high school?
North Forrest High School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near North Forrest High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Forrest High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.