School Overview
North Forrest High School, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a public secondary institution serving the students of the Forrest County School District. Situated on Eatonville Road, the school functions as a core academic center for the local community, emphasizing a traditional high school experience that focuses on preparing students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and workforce entry. As part of the broader district, it strives to uphold state educational standards while providing a structured environment for student development in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.

The school’s identity is closely tied to its role in the Forrest County community, where it serves as a focal point for local student life and athletic activities. Through its official district website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum updates, school policies, and academic calendars. While providing a standard high school curriculum, the institution works to balance academic rigor with the social and athletic enrichment typical of small-to-mid-sized schools in the region, aiming to support the diverse needs of its student body within the Hattiesburg area.
349
Total Students
36.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Forrest High School
Demographic Student Count
White61
Hispanic30
Black220
Asian2
Two or More35
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    220 (63.0%)
  • White
    61 (17.5%)
  • Two or More
    35 (10.0%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (8.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Forrest County School District
Phone: (601)545-9304
Website: http://fcsd.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 288
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26
Grades Taught
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 68
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 69
Grade 12 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Forrest High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 753
Grade 868
Grade 952
Grade 1057
Grade 1169
Grade 1250
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Forrest High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15945.6%
Male19054.4%