Forest High School vs. Lake High School
Should you attend Forest High School or Lake High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Forest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 205 students in grades 9-12, Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
453 students
205 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#398 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#390 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
127
47
Grade 10 Students
121
49
Grade 11 Students
107
65
Grade 12 Students
90
39
Ungraded Students
8
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
43%
1%
% Black
44%
52%
% White
9%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
