Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Forest Hill Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Hill Junior High School's student population of 515 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Hill Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hill Junior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
57%
11%
Black
1%
41%
White
38%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hill Junior High School's ranking?
Forest Hill Junior High School is ranked #429 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Forest Hill Junior High School often compared to?
Forest Hill Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carter C. Raymond Junior High School, Caroline Dormon Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Forest Hill Junior High School?
515 students attend Forest Hill Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Forest Hill Junior High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hill Junior High School?
Forest Hill Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Hill Junior High School offer ?
Forest Hill Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Forest Hill Junior High School part of?
Forest Hill Junior High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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