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North Forrest High School vs. Petal High School

Should you attend North Forrest High School or Petal 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
North Forrest High School
693 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Petal High School
1145 Highway 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

North Forrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Petal High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades 7-12, North Forrest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,335 students in grades 9-12, Petal High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
347 students
1,335 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Forrest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Petal High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Forrest High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Petal High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
95 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Forrest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Petal High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Forrest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forrest County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Petal High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Petal School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#282 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
#37 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Forrest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Petal High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in MS)
91%
(Top 1% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Forrest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forrest County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Petal High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Petal School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Forrest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forrest County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Petal High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Petal School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Forrest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Forrest County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Petal High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Petal School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in MS)
98%
(Top 1% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Forrest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Forrest County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Petal High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Petal School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Forrest High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Petal High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
73
-
Grade 8 Students
48
-
Grade 9 Students
58
366
Grade 10 Students
60
383
Grade 11 Students
47
305
Grade 12 Students
50
265
Ungraded Students
11
16

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Petal High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Petal School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Forrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forrest County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Petal High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Petal School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Forrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forrest County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Petal High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Petal School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
71%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Forrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forrest County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Petal High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Petal School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Forrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forrest County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Petal High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Petal School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Forrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forrest County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Petal High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Petal School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Forrest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forrest County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Petal High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Petal School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Forrest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forrest County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Petal High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Petal School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Forrest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forrest County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Petal High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Petal School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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