For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,101 students in 38829, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 38829, MS are Anderson Elementary School, Hills Chapel School and R.h. Long Booneville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38829 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38829, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38829, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Anderson Street
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5465
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5465
Grades: PK-4
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Hills Chapel School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Cr 2371
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 A W George E. Allen
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5843
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5843
Grades: 5-8
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
Booneville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 B W George E. Allen Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5445
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5445
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Jumpertown High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
717 Hwy 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Grades: PK-12
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Thrasher High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
167 Cr 1040
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Grades: PK-12
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Middle School Regional Alternative
Alternative 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
302 W. George E. Allen Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-9259
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-9259
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
38829, 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 schools in 38829, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38829, MS include Anderson Elementary School, Hills Chapel School and R.h. Long Booneville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38829?
9 public schools are located in 38829.
What is the racial composition of students in 38829?
38829 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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