For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,028 students in Forrest County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Forrest County, MS are Petal High School, Oak Grove High School and Forrest County Agricultural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forrest County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Forrest County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public high schools.
Forrest County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petal High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forrest County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petal High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1145 Highway 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 545-1229
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 545-1229
Gr: 9-13 | 1,321 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5198 Old Highway11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Gr: 9-13 | 1,744 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Forrest County Agricultural High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Old Hwy 49 East
Brooklyn, MS 39425
(601) 582-4741
Brooklyn, MS 39425
(601) 582-4741
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
North Forrest High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
693 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Hattiesburg High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Gr: 9-13 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Lillie Burney Learning Center
Alternative School
901 Ida Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Forrest County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Forrest County, MS include Petal High School, Oak Grove High School and Forrest County Agricultural High School.
How many public high schools are located in Forrest County?
6 public high schools are located in Forrest County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest County?
Forrest County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Forrest County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Forrest County include: Petal High School vs. Oak Grove High School, Oak Grove High School vs. Petal High School, North Forrest High School vs. Petal High School
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