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North Forrest High School

693 Eatonville Road, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 12 of 153 in Mississippi

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About North Forrest High School

North Forrest High School is a well-known public high school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is the only high school in the Forrest County School District. The school teaches students in grades 9 through 12 and keeps its student body at about 350, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13:1. It is known as one of the best schools in the area, and it shows a strong commitment to core academic success, especially in math, where 80% of students are proficient. The student body is made up of people from many different backgrounds. 85% of students are minorities, and 85% of them are economically disadvantaged, and it is one of the best High School in "Mississippi" . North Forrest High School helps students get ready for college and careers by giving them important tests like the ACT. People know that the school is a good place to learn because it is dedicated to giving everyone the same chances to learn in a close-knit community. The school stands out because its students do well in math and because it is a key part of the district's academic growth.

North Forrest High School Contact Information

Address

693 Eatonville Road, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401

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Phone

(601) 545-9304

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 80%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 80% in Math and 0% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
347
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 12 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at North Forrest High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 15.27%
Asian 0.86%
Hispanic 4.9%
Black 70.61%
Two+ Races 8.07%
Native Am. 0%
White
15.27%
Asian
0.86%
Hispanic
4.9%
Black
70.61%
Two+ Races
8.07%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 347
46.69%
162 Female
53.31%
185 Male

Student Population

347 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

991 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

North Forrest High School recently crowned its 2026 Mr. and Miss North Forrest. This was a way to honor students who are active in the Beta Club, Student Council, and a variety of sports. The Eagle Pride Community Pep Rally and other big events on campus are helping to build community spirit among students as they get ready for district tournament play. The school is also working with William Carey University to offer more career-ready classes, which lets students earn up to 18 hours of college credit while still in high school.

FAQ

Q1. Are there students from many different backgrounds at the school?

Ans. Yes, the school has a very diverse group of students.

Q2. Does the school offer counseling or therapy?

Ans. Yes, the school offers counseling, behavioral support, and intervention services all in one place.

Q3. Does North Forrest High School have Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes?

Ans. Yes, the school offers CTE classes and optional programs.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does North Forrest High School have activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in sports, clubs, the arts, and leadership programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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