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Best Prentiss County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,627 students in Prentiss County, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Prentiss County, MS are New Site High School, Anderson Elementary School and Marietta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prentiss County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Prentiss County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Prentiss County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Site High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Hwy. 4 East
New Site, MS 38859
(662) 728-5205
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 Anderson Street
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5465
Gr: PK-4 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Marietta Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
42 Cr 4070
Marietta, MS 38856
(662) 728-4770
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Hills Chapel School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8 Cr 2371
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 A W George E. Allen
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5843
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2535
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Booneville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 B W George E. Allen Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5445
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Jumpertown School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
717 Hwy 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Thrasher High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
167 Cr 1040
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Gr: PK-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Middle School Regional Alternative
Alternative School
103 Medical Drive, P.o. Box 24
Booneville, MS 38829
(601) 728-7144
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Prentiss Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
302 W. George E. Allen Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-9259
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Prentiss County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Prentiss County, MS include New Site High School, Anderson Elementary School and Marietta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Prentiss County?
11 public schools are located in Prentiss County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prentiss County?
Prentiss County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Prentiss County are often viewed compared to one another?

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