Best Scott County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,703 students in Scott County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, MS are Sebastopol Attendance Center, Forest High School and Scott Central Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Scott County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sebastopol Attendance Center
(Math: 67% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17194 Hwy 21 North, Hwy 21 Nor
Sebastopol, MS 39359
(601) 625-8654
Gr: PK-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Forest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
511 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Gr: PK-12 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Lake High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Morton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8086
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Scott Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
521 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, MS include Sebastopol Attendance Center, Forest High School and Scott Central Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
6 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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