Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hills Chapel School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hills Chapel School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Booneville, MS school district, covering approximately 376.1 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hills Chapel School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hills Chapel School's student population of 398 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Patriots
School Rankings
Hills Chapel School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hills Chapel School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
45%
White
93%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hills Chapel School's ranking?
Hills Chapel School is ranked #200 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hills Chapel School often compared to?
Hills Chapel Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Elementary School, Alcorn Central Elementary School, Corinth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Hills Chapel School?
398 students attend Hills Chapel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hills Chapel School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hills Chapel School?
Hills Chapel School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hills Chapel School offer ?
Hills Chapel School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hills Chapel School part of?
Hills Chapel School is part of Prentiss County School District.
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