Hattiesburg High School vs North Forrest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 High School
Hattiesburg · Public high · Grades 7–12
349 students
| Measure | Hattiesburg High School Hattiesburg, Mississippi | North Forrest High School Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 197 | #78 of 197 |
| National rank | #15212 of 16,910 | #10394 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,014 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 47% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Forrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 20.3).
- •North Forrest High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •North Forrest High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •North Forrest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 99.9%).
- •North Forrest High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.2).
- •Hattiesburg High School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 349.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Forrest High School ranks higher (42.3 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 High 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 High School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hattiesburg High School and North Forrest High School rank in Mississippi?
Hattiesburg High School is 155th of 197 and North Forrest High School is 78th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).