Forrest County Agricultural High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn, in unincorporated Forrest County, Mississippi, United States. The school provides education to grades 9–12. Forrest County AHS is the only independently functioning agricultural high school in the state of Mississippi.
Serving 586 students in grades 9-12, Forrest County Agricultural Hi School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
320
School Motto
Inspiring a Passion for Excellence
School Rankings
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest County Agricultural Hi School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
29%
47%
White
61%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Aggies
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forrest County Agricultural Hi School's ranking?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School is ranked #207 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forrest County Agricultural Hi School?
The graduation rate of Forrest County Agricultural Hi School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Forrest County Agricultural Hi School?
586 students attend Forrest County Agricultural Hi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Forrest County Agricultural Hi School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest County Agricultural Hi School?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrest County Agricultural Hi School offer ?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forrest County Agricultural Hi School part of?
Forrest County Agricultural Hi School is part of Forrest County Ag High School District.
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