Forest High School vs Hawkins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest High School
Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
438 students
Hawkins Middle School
Forest · Public middle · Grades 5–8
460 students
| Measure | Forest High School Forest, Mississippi | Hawkins Middle School Forest, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 197 | #127 of 181 |
| National rank | #13478 of 16,910 | #13047 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 438 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Forest | Forest |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 23.9).
- •Forest High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Forest High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Hawkins Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 86.8%).
- •Forest High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •Hawkins Middle School is the larger school with 460 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 High School better than Hawkins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest High School ranks higher (29.3 vs 23.9 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 High School and Hawkins Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Forest and Forest in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest High School: 438. Hawkins Middle School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest High School and Hawkins Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Forest High School is 125th of 197 and Hawkins Middle School is 127th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).