- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hattiesburg, MS
North Forrest High School
Federal NCES profile for North Forrest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280149000218
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Forrest High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Forrest High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Forrest High School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Forrest County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280149000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
North Forrest High School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 280149000218 · Hattiesburg, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 9.7:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Forrest Attendance Center (604 students)
North Forrest High School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
North Forrest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Forrest
South Forrest Attendance Center
604 students
- Dixie Attendan
Dixie Attendance Center
487 students
- This school
North Forrest High School
349 students
- Earl Travillio
Earl Travillion Attendance Center
261 students
- Rawls Springs 214
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
214 students
- North Forrest 209
North Forrest Attendance Center
209 students
What this shows North Forrest High School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Forrest High School compares
North Forrest High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 7% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 8% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 63.0%
White 17.5%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, North Forrest High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Forrest County School District reports $14,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Forrest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Forrest Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl Travillion Attendance Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rawls Springs Attendance Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Forrest Attendance Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Forrest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Hattiesburg
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bellevue Elementary School
Standard public school
1,145 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Longleaf Elementary
Standard public school
787 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Dixie Attendance Center
Standard public school
487 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Standard public school
214 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Forrest High School
How many students attend North Forrest High School?
North Forrest High School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Forrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Forrest High School is 9.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Forrest High School?
86.0% of students at North Forrest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Forrest High School?
The largest demographic group at North Forrest High School is African American at 63.0% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Forrest High School?
North Forrest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Forrest High School rank among schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, North Forrest High School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Hattiesburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Forrest County School District?
Besides North Forrest High School, Forrest County School District also operates South Forrest Attendance Center (604 students), Dixie Attendance Center (487 students), and Earl Travillion Attendance Center (261 students). See the Forrest County School District district page for the complete list.