Serving 390 students in grades 5-8, R.h. Long Booneville Middle 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 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R.h. Long Booneville Middle 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 R.h. Long Booneville Middle School is 0.52, 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
#173 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
23%
47%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.h. Long Booneville Middle School's ranking?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School is ranked #173 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend R.h. Long Booneville Middle School?
390 students attend R.h. Long Booneville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of R.h. Long Booneville Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R.h. Long Booneville Middle School?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does R.h. Long Booneville Middle School offer ?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is R.h. Long Booneville Middle School part of?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School is part of Booneville School Dist School District.
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