Serving 374 students in grades 9-12, Booneville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Booneville High School's student population of 374 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Booneville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booneville High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
25%
47%
White
66%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
56%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booneville High School's ranking?
Booneville High School is ranked #163 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Booneville High School often compared to?
Booneville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jumpertown High School, Wheeler High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booneville High School?
The graduation rate of Booneville High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Booneville High School?
374 students attend Booneville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Booneville High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booneville High School?
Booneville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Booneville High School offer ?
Booneville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Booneville High School part of?
Booneville High School is part of Booneville School District.
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