For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,700 students in Booneville, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Booneville, MS are Booneville High School, Wheeler High School and Jumpertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Booneville, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Booneville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Booneville, 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 Booneville High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Booneville, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Booneville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 B W George E. Allen Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5445
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5445
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Wheeler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Grades: PK-12
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Jumpertown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Hwy 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Thrasher High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
167 Cr 1040
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Grades: PK-12
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
northeast Middle School regional alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
103 Medical Drive, P.o. Box 24
Booneville, MS 38829
(601) 728-7144
Booneville, MS 38829
(601) 728-7144
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Prentiss Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
302 W. George E. Allen Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-9259
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-9259
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Booneville, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rentiss County Alternative School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
717 Highway 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 720-9680
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 720-9680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Booneville, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Booneville, MS include Booneville High School, Wheeler High School and Jumpertown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Booneville?
6 public high schools are located in Booneville.
What is the racial composition of students in Booneville?
Booneville public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Booneville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Booneville include: Jumpertown High School vs. Booneville High School, Booneville High School vs. Wheeler High School, Booneville High School vs. Jumpertown High School
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