Serving 611 students in grades 9-12, Forrest County Agricultural Hi School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest County Agricultural Hi School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
30%
47%
White
61%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forrest County Agricultural Hi School's ranking?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School is ranked #224 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forrest County Agricultural Hi School?
The graduation rate of Forrest County Agricultural Hi School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Forrest County Agricultural Hi School?
611 students attend Forrest County Agricultural Hi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Forrest County Agricultural Hi School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest County Agricultural Hi School?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrest County Agricultural Hi School offer ?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Forrest County Agricultural Hi School part of?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School is part of Forrest County Ag High School District.
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