North Forrest High School

Summary:

North Forrest High School is a public high school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 342. The school is part of the Hattiesburg Public School District, which is ranked 40 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

North Forrest High School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (68.42%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have a majority white student population. The school has shown mixed academic performance, performing well in some subject areas like 7th grade Math and Algebra I, but struggling in others like 8th grade English Language Arts and English II. With over 99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, North Forrest High School serves a community with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic challenges it faces. However, the school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 10.7, could be a potential strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

When compared to nearby schools like Hattiesburg High School, Oak Grove High School, and Petal High School, North Forrest High School generally performs on par or slightly below in academic areas like Algebra I, English II, and Biology. However, the school outperforms some of its neighbors in 7th and 8th grade Math, suggesting that while it faces challenges, it is still able to achieve academic success in certain subjects. Addressing the disparities and providing targeted support and resources could be key to improving the overall performance and outcomes for students at North Forrest High School.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 693 Eatonville Road
       Hattiesburg, MS  39401


(601) 545-9304

District: Forrest County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,291 Help


Feeder schools for North Forrest High School:

Elementary:    Dixie Attendance Center
    Earl Travillion Attendance Center
    North Forrest Attendance Center
    Rawls Springs Attendance Center
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Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.4%
White:
17.5%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Forrest High School ranks better than 81.4% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.86. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Forrest High School ranks better than 50.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.4%), White (17.5%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Forrest High School is 9.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Forrest High School is $13,291.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Forrest High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks North Forrest High School 49th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See North Forrest High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks North Forrest High School 113th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See North Forrest High School in the ranking list.)

Forrest County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forrest County School District 40th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Forrest High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 60.38 100th 244 59.0%
2009 49.90 131st 247 47.0%
2010 36.54 178th 255 30.2%
2011 58.08 123rd 264 53.4%
2012 61.01 104th 270 61.5%
2013 70.52 76th 269 71.7%
2014 68.69 75th 264 71.6%
2015 61.00 89th 266 66.5%
2016 59.87 97th 260 62.7%
2017 42.72 155th 272 43.0%
2018 51.97 119th 252 52.8%
2019 51.02 127th 264 51.9%
2021 51.17 124th 257 51.8%
2022 62.05 102nd 257 60.3%
2023 56.43 99th 243 59.3%
2024 78.86 49th 264 81.4%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Forrest High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.51 47th 232 79.7%
2005 65.13 76th 232 67.2%
2006 41.11 154th 232 33.6%
2007 45.01 144th 232 37.9%
2008 64.57 85th 235 63.8%
2009 61.23 92nd 235 60.9%
2010 45.05 142nd 235 39.6%
2011 55.72 113th 244 53.7%
2012 56.22 107th 241 55.6%
2013 82.40 18th 238 92.4%
2014 70.90 47th 236 80.1%
2015 82.43 15th 226 93.4%
2016 70.38 55th 231 76.2%
2017 75.10 46th 237 80.6%
2018 75.97 38th 233 83.7%
2019 65.00 72nd 233 69.1%
2021 50.01 108th 231 53.2%
2022 61.09 89th 228 61.0%
2023 70.78 56th 226 75.2%
2024 52.62 113th 228 50.4%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Forrest High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 393 197 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1991 355 207 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1992 353 214 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1993 354 244 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1994 340 254 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1995 314 270 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1996 314 270 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1997 322 239 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 317 235 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1999 296 223 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2000 276 213 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 263 206 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 216 205 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 216 205 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 211 212 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 212 222 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2006 212 238 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 185 232 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 148 225 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2009 148 246 0 2 0 0 0 0 396
2010 144 231 0 5 0 0 14 0 394
2011 125 227 0 6 0 0 10 0 368
2012 114 204 0 7 0 0 16 0 341
2013 129 220 0 7 0 0 15 0 371
2014 115 216 0 8 0 0 20 0 359
2015 107 227 1 9 0 1 11 0 356
2016 82 246 6 11 0 1 19 0 365
2017 85 249 5 9 3 1 16 0 368
2018 84 233 6 9 1 2 17 0 352
2019 69 238 7 14 1 0 23 0 352
2020 60 242 6 15 0 0 22 0 345
2021 57 258 7 14 0 0 26 0 362
2022 59 254 6 16 0 0 29 0 364
2023 60 234 3 15 0 1 29 0 342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Forrest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 590 35.6 16.5 n/a
1991 562 36.5 15.3 n/a
1992 567 37.2 15.2 48.7
1993 598 35.6 16.8 50.3
1994 594 34.9 17.0 48.8
1995 584 40.5 14.4 47.9
1996 584 40.5 14.4 47.9
1997 561 40.2 14.0 49.4
1998 552 41.3 13.4 49.8
1999 519 43.3 12.0 61.3
2000 493 42.4 11.6 63.5
2001 473 43.0 11.0 63.6
2002 423 40.0 10.6 66
2003 423 40.0 10.6 66
2004 425 37.7 11.3 53.2
2005 435 38.1 11.4 59.1
2006 453 37.0 12.2 60
2007 417 40.9 10.2 65.2
2008 375 44.9 8.4 69.1
2009 396 40.3 9.8 70.5
2010 394 39.1 10.0 73.6
2011 368 37.0 9.9 78.3
2012 341 33.2 10.2 76.2
2013 371 37.4 9.9 75.5
2014 359 35.1 10.2 76.6
2015 356 36.0 9.8 79.8
2016 365 35.0 10.4 86.6
2017 368 35.0 10.4 82.3
2018 352 36.8 9.5 84.4
2019 352 36.0 9.7 87.8
2020 345 34.4 10.0 91.3
2021 362 33.5 10.7 99.2
2022 364 39.2 9.2 99.2
2023 342 36.4 9.3 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Forrest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 590 35.6 16.5 n/a
1991 562 36.5 15.3 n/a
1992 567 37.2 15.2 48.7
1993 598 35.6 16.8 50.3
1994 594 34.9 17.0 48.8
1995 584 40.5 14.4 47.9
1996 584 40.5 14.4 47.9
1997 561 40.2 14.0 49.4
1998 552 41.3 13.4 49.8
1999 519 43.3 12.0 61.3
2000 493 42.4 11.6 63.5
2001 473 43.0 11.0 63.6
2002 423 40.0 10.6 66
2003 423 40.0 10.6 66
2004 425 37.7 11.3 53.2
2005 435 38.1 11.4 59.1
2006 453 37.0 12.2 60
2007 417 40.9 10.2 65.2
2008 375 44.9 8.4 69.1
2009 396 40.3 9.8 70.5
2010 394 39.1 10.0 73.6
2011 368 37.0 9.9 78.3
2012 341 33.2 10.2 76.2
2013 371 37.4 9.9 75.5
2014 359 35.1 10.2 76.6
2015 356 36.0 9.8 79.8
2016 365 35.0 10.4 86.6
2017 368 35.0 10.4 82.3
2018 352 36.8 9.5 84.4
2019 352 36.0 9.7 87.8
2020 345 34.4 10.0 91.3
2021 362 33.5 10.7 99.2
2022 364 39.2 9.2 99.2
2023 342 36.4 9.3 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Forrest High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,112 (8.4%) $12,179 (91.6%) $13,291

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Forrest High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 127th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 99th of 243 Middle schools
 7.4%
Ranks 72nd of 233 High schoolsRanks 56th of 226 High schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Forrest High School)3645.1
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)42.750
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Forrest High School)46.956.9
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)54.566.8
 12.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Forrest High School)33.436.2
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)40.546.3
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Forrest High School)5150
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)47.756.5
 8.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (North Forrest High School)39.243.1
 3.9%
   8th Grade Science (Forrest County School District)59.458.5
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (North Forrest High School)50.779.4
 28.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Forrest County School District)50.779.4
 28.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (North Forrest High School)49.250
 0.8%
   End of Course English II (Forrest County School District)49.250
 0.8%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (North Forrest High School)70.274.1
 3.9%
   End of Course Biology (Forrest County School District)70.274.1
 3.9%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (North Forrest High School)52.178
 25.9%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Forrest County School District)52.178
 25.9%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352342
 2.8%
African American238234
 1.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic1415
 7.1%
Pacific Islander01
White6960
 13%
Two or More Races2329
 26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.8%99.1%
 11.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended North Forrest High School.

Students at North Forrest High School are 68% African American, 18% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

North Forrest High School ranks 113th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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