D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Forest Hill High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2607 RAYMOND ROAD, Jackson, MS 39212
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 11% · Math 3% proficient · 3rd percentile in Mississippi
Graduation
C
76% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
942
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%3/100reading 5th percentile, math 1st percentile among Mississippi high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%29/10076% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −31 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency11% (−28 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−39 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate76% (−10 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black10%3%reading -10 pts, math -23 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income11%3%reading -17 pts, math -31 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2607 RAYMOND ROAD
City Jackson
ZIP Code 39212
District 2802190
NCES School ID 280219000384
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39212

Understanding the community around Forest Hill High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,342
Per Capita Income $27,011
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%
High School or Higher 89.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $102,200
Median Rent $1,101
Owner-Occupied 63.8%
Renter-Occupied 36.2%
View full data for ZIP 39212 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Forest Hill High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 95.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Races 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 942
Teachers (FTE) 63.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Forest Hill High School?
Forest Hill High School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Forest Hill High School?
Forest Hill High School has 942 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Forest Hill High School serve?
Forest Hill High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Forest Hill High School receive per student?
Forest Hill High School receives $14,275 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Forest Hill High School in 39212 ▼
Avg Home Value
$92,753
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,211
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
36.2%

Other Schools in 39212

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026