For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,294 students in 39074, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in 39074, MS are Forest High School and Scott Central Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39074 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39074, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39074 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forest High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39074, MS Public High Schools (2026)
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 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 high schools in 39074, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39074, MS include Forest High School and Scott Central Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in 39074?
3 public high schools are located in 39074.
What is the racial composition of students in 39074?
39074 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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