How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Forest High School | Lake High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Forest, MS | Lake, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 438 | 231 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 20.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.1% | 98.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Forest High School | Lake High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,170 | $10,252 |
| District | Forest Municipal School District | Scott Co School Dist |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Forest High School | Lake High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.8% | 46.3% |
| African American | 42.2% | 43.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5% | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Forest High School | Lake High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 433:1 | 468:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.9% | 55.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 148 | 49 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.