For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,543 students in 39074, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39074, MS are Scott Central Attendance Center, Forest High School and Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39074 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39074, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39074, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scott Central Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Grades: PK-12
| 898 students
Rank: #22.
Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
513 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3073
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3073
Grades: K-4
| 707 students
Rank: #44.
Hawkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Oak Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Grades: 5-8
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Scott Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
521 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39074, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39074, MS include Scott Central Attendance Center, Forest High School and Forest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39074?
5 public schools are located in 39074.
What is the racial composition of students in 39074?
39074 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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