School District · Mississippi
Forrest County Schools
📍 Hattiesburg, MS · Forrest County · NCES LEAID 2801490
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
400 Forrest St., Hattiesburg, MS 39403
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2801490
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Forrest County Schools1 zip code
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Forrest County Schools?▼
Forrest County Schools serves 1 zip code: 39401. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Forrest County Schools rated?▼
Forrest County Schools has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 73rd percentile among Mississippi school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Mississippi only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Forrest County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 2,129 students across 6 schools for Forrest County Schools.
What grades does Forrest County Schools serve?▼
Forrest County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Forrest County Schools?▼
You can reach Forrest County Schools by phone at (601)545-6055 or by mail at 400 Forrest St., Hattiesburg, MS 39403. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Forrest County Schools
Forrest County Schools is a public school district serving 1 zip code in Mississippi, primarily in Forrest County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 73rd percentile among Mississippi districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Mississippi districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (601)545-6055 before making a housing decision.