School Overview
Scott Central Attendance Center, located in Forest, Mississippi, serves as a central hub for K-12 education within the Scott County School District. As an "attendance center," the school is designed to consolidate students from the surrounding rural community into a single campus, providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, student development, and community engagement. The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can transition from their foundational elementary years through their formative high school experiences, preparing them for graduation and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Forest area. It provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which encourage teamwork and leadership among its student body. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on local values, Scott Central Attendance Center aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a competitive workforce or higher education, while maintaining the close-knit identity characteristic of a rural Mississippi school system.
856
Total Students
49.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scott Central Attendance Center
Demographic Student Count
White259
Hispanic79
Black448
Asian2
Two or More65
American Indian3
  • Black
    448 (52.3%)
  • White
    259 (30.3%)
  • Hispanic
    79 (9.2%)
  • Two or More
    65 (7.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Scott County School District
Phone: (601)469-4883
Website: http://www.scott.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 853
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 88
Grade 4 59
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 49
Grade 7 69
Grade 8 74
Grade 9 75
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 57
Grade 12 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Scott Central Attendance Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten67
Grade 162
Grade 262
Grade 388
Grade 459
Grade 553
Grade 649
Grade 769
Grade 874
Grade 975
Grade 1070
Grade 1157
Grade 1251
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Scott Central Attendance Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41448.4%
Male44251.6%