For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,048 students in Forest, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forest, MS are Scott Central Attendance Center, Forest Elementary School and Hawkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Forest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Forest, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(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
| 871 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Elementary 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
| 726 students
Rank: #33.
Hawkins Middle 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
| 451 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Forest, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forest, MS include Scott Central Attendance Center, Forest Elementary School and Hawkins Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Forest?
3 public elementary schools are located in Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest?
Forest public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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