Forrest County Schools, Mississippi
Forrest County Schools is a unified school district in Forrest County, Mississippi, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 20,447 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 349 sq mi (904 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 20,447 ± 1,194
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Forrest County
- Land area
- 349 sq mi (904 km²)
- Median household income
- $66,882 ± $5,542
- Median home value
- $172,900 ± $19,851
- Water area
- 2.36 sq mi (6.11 km²)
- State
- Mississippi
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2801490
- Coordinates (central point)
- 31.135505, -89.267637
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Forrest County Schools, largest first
- Rawls Springs (CDP)1,499 people
- Glendale (CDP)1,257 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Hattiesburg Public School District12 mi north
- Lamar County School District14 mi west
- Petal School District15 mi north
- Perry County Schools16 mi east
- Stone County School District26 mi south
- Jones County School District34 mi north
- Covington County School District38 mi northwest
These share a boundary with Forrest County Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Forrest County Schools before you rely on it.
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