Forrest County School District

District Overview
Located at 400 Forrest Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the Forrest County School District operates as an active, traditional public school system encompassing six operational campuses. Situated in a rural fringe setting within the broader Hattiesburg metropolitan area, the district provides a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Serving over 2,100 students, the district provides a welcoming environment for a diverse student body, maintaining open channels of communication through its central office and official website at fcsd.us.

To support its 2,124 enrolled students, the district maintains a robust professional workforce focused on academic achievement and student well-being. The educational infrastructure is backed by nearly 797 full-time equivalent staff members, including 362 dedicated teachers, 40 instructional aides, and approximately 395 operational and support personnel. This substantial team enables low student-to-teacher engagement and comprehensive wrap-around services from early childhood education through high school graduation. With consistent enrollment across primary and secondary levels, the Forrest County School District stands as a vital public institution committed to serving its local community.
6
Total Schools
2,124
Total Students
362.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forrest County School District
Demographic Student Count
White913
Hispanic164
Black838
Asian9
Two or More198
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    913 (43.0%)
  • Black
    838 (39.5%)
  • Two or More
    198 (9.3%)
  • Hispanic
    164 (7.7%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Forrest County School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,124*
Teachers (FTE):362.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in Forrest County School District
Found 6 Schools