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SCOTT CENTRAL ATTENDANCE CENTER

2415 OLD JACKSON ROAD, FOREST, MS 39074SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
898
Students
Total enrolled
$10,617
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 26% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 898 students in grades PK–12 in FOREST, Mississippi.
26% below average funding
District spends $10,617 per pupil, 26% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SCOTT CENTRAL ATTENDANCE CENTER is a large other in FOREST, Mississippi, serving grades PK–12 with 898 students. The district invests $10,617 per student — 26% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at SCOTT CENTRAL ATTENDANCE CENTER

898
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
63
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution462 male · 436 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 898 students
Student Composition
35%
52%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black52%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280390000748

Academic Outcomes at SCOTT CENTRAL ATTENDANCE CENTER

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 13th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 39074

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,617Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,617
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,672
Student Support$2,017
Administration$1,274
Operations$1,593
Other$1,062
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,617 spent per student, an estimated $4,703 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
15%
State government
51.2%
Local (property tax)
15.2%
Federal programs
33.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,617/student, 26% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
BETTYE MAE JACK MIDDLE SCHOOLLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
MORTON HIGH SCHOOLLAKE HIGH SCHOOLFOREST SCOTT CO VOC TECH CENTER
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyScott County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST →
Phone: (601)469-4883
NCES ID: 280390000748
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FOREST seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST
Elem
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
682 students · PK–04
100% FRL
Other
SEBASTOPOL ATTENDANCE CENTER
660 students · PK–12
100% FRL
Mid
BETTYE MAE JACK MIDDLE SCHOOL
535 students · 05–08
100% FRL
High
MORTON HIGH SCHOOL
469 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Elem
LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
280 students · PK–04
● 36 opp100% FRL
Mid
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
244 students · 05–08
● 36 opp100% FRL
High
LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
221 students · 09–12
● 36 opp100% FRL
High
FOREST SCOTT CO VOC TECH CENTER
0 students · 10–12
● 36 opp
District School Rankings
Location
2415 OLD JACKSON ROAD, FOREST, MS 39074
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.