Lake High School vs. Forest High School
Should you attend Lake High School or Forest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 205 students in grades 9-12, Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Forest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
205 students
453 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#398 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
47
127
Grade 10 Students
49
121
Grade 11 Students
65
107
Grade 12 Students
39
90
Ungraded Students
5
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
43%
% Black
52%
44%
% White
44%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
