Forest High School vs Scott Central Attendance Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.5 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
Scott Central Attendance Center
Forest · Public other · Grades PK–12
856 students
| Measure | Forest High School Forest, Mississippi | Scott Central Attendance Center Forest, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #125 of 197 | – |
| National rank | #13478 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 438 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Forest | Forest |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott Central Attendance Center does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Forest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Forest High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.5).
- •Scott Central Attendance Center is the larger school with 856 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 Scott Central Attendance Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest High School and Scott Central Attendance Center?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Forest and Forest in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest High School: 438. Scott Central Attendance Center: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest High School and Scott Central Attendance Center rank in Mississippi?
Forest High School is 125th of 197 and Scott Central Attendance Center is unranked among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).