For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,501 students in 39074, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39074, MS are Forest High School, Scott Central Attendance Center 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 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39074, MS 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
513 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3073
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3073
Gr: K-4 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Hawkins Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Oak Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Scott Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
521 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39074, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39074, MS include Forest High School, Scott Central Attendance Center 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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