Hattiesburg High School vs North Forrest Elementary School
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.
Hattiesburg High School
Hattiesburg · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,014 students
North Forrest Elementary School
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
209 students
| Measure | Hattiesburg High School Hattiesburg, Mississippi | North Forrest Elementary School Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 197 | #219 of 427 |
| National rank | #15212 of 16,910 | #32903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,014 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 47% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Forrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 20.3).
- •North Forrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •North Forrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •North Forrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 99.9%).
- •North Forrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.2).
- •Hattiesburg High School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 209.
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 Hattiesburg High School better than North Forrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Forrest Elementary School ranks higher (38.6 vs 20.3 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 Hattiesburg High School and North Forrest Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hattiesburg High School: 1,014. North Forrest Elementary School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hattiesburg High School and North Forrest Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Hattiesburg High School is 155th of 197 and North Forrest Elementary School is 219th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).