For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 588 students in Prentiss, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 201 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Prentiss, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in Prentiss, MS is J E Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prentiss, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Prentiss have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Prentiss, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J E Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 J E Johnson Road
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4581
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4581
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jdc Middle School
Magnet School
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Prentiss, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Prentiss, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Prentiss, MS include J E Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Prentiss?
2 public schools are located in Prentiss.
What percentage of students in Prentiss go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Prentiss are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prentiss?
Prentiss public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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