| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petal School District | Petal | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 4,392 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Forrest County Schools | Hattiesburg | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 2,129 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hattiesburg Public School District | Hattiesburg | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 3,667 | 9 | — | 1 |
How Forrest County compares
Together they enroll 10,188 students across 20 schools. The largest is Petal School District with 4,392 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Forrest County, Mississippi
Forrest County has 3 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Forrest County is Petal School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Forrest County, MS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Forrest County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Forrest County, MS?
Of the districts serving Forrest County, Petal School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.