 The growth of commercial businesses and housing which slowed briefly during the 2007-2010 recession, is expected to continue into the near future.The recent construction of shopping centers such as Cavalier Corner and the large Forest Square strip mall beside the post office, along with the addition of several restaurants, evidence this recent growth.Forest is home to Jefferson Forest High School (the Cavaliers, ~1400 students), Forest Middle School (the Knights, ~1100 students), Forest Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Timberlake Christian School, and New London Academy.