Scott Central Attendance Center
856 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 259 |
| Hispanic | 79 |
| Black | 448 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 65 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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Black448 (52.3%)
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White259 (30.3%)
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Hispanic79 (9.2%)
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Two or More65 (7.6%)
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American Indian3 (0.4%)
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Asian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 414 | 48.4% |
| Male | 442 | 51.6% |