For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,982 students in Forrest County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Forrest County, MS are Oak Grove High School, Petal High School and Forrest County Agricultural Hi School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forrest County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Forrest County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public high schools.
Forrest County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petal High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forrest County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5198 Old Highway11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,777 students
Rank: #22.
Petal High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1145 Highway 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #33.
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Old Hwy 49 East
Brooklyn, MS 39425
(601) 582-4741
Brooklyn, MS 39425
(601) 582-4741
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Hattiesburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Grades: 9-12
| 964 students
Rank: #55.
North Forrest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
693 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Grades: 7-12
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lillie Burney Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
901 Ida Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Forrest County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Grades: 9
| 342 students
901 Ida Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
5489 Highway 42
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
1760 Old Hwy. 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Grades: 4-5
| 628 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Forrest County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Forrest County, MS include Oak Grove High School, Petal High School and Forrest County Agricultural Hi School.
How many public high schools are located in Forrest County?
6 public high schools are located in Forrest County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest County?
Forrest County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Forrest County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Forrest County include: Petal High School vs. Oak Grove High School, Oak Grove High School vs. Petal High School, North Forrest High School vs. Petal High School
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