Forest Elementary vs Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 161 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Elementary
Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
740 students
Forest High School
Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
438 students
| Measure | Forest Elementary Forest, Mississippi | Forest High School Forest, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 427 | #125 of 197 |
| National rank | #32822 of 50,301 | #13478 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 740 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| city | Forest | Forest |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 29.3).
- •Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 86.8%).
- •Forest High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.5).
- •Forest Elementary is the larger school with 740 students compared with 438.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Elementary better than Forest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Elementary ranks higher (38.7 vs 29.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Elementary and Forest High School?
About 161 m in a straight line, between Forest and Forest in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elementary: 740. Forest High School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elementary and Forest High School rank in Mississippi?
Forest Elementary is 218th of 427 and Forest High School is 125th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).