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
Most improved public schools
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 438 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 231 students in grades 9-12, Lake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
438 students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#481 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
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
111
73
Grade 10 Students
119
46
Grade 11 Students
111
51
Grade 12 Students
97
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
47%
3%
% Black
42%
44%
% White
8%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%