For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,020 students in Prentiss County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Prentiss County, MS are Anderson Elementary School, Marietta Elementary School and Hills Chapel School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prentiss County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prentiss County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Prentiss County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Marietta Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42 Cr 4070
Marietta, MS 38856
(662) 728-4770
Marietta, MS 38856
(662) 728-4770
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2535
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2535
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Jumpertown 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
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
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
Booneville, MS 38829
(601) 728-7144
Gr: 5-12
Prentiss County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rentiss County Alternative School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
717 Highway 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 720-9680
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 720-9680
318 Cr 5011
Wheeler, MS 38880
(662) 365-2629
Wheeler, MS 38880
(662) 365-2629
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Prentiss County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Prentiss County, MS include Anderson Elementary School, Marietta Elementary School and Hills Chapel School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prentiss County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Prentiss County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prentiss County?
Prentiss County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Prentiss County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Prentiss County include: Jumpertown School vs. Anderson Elementary School, Hills Chapel School vs. Anderson Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School vs. Hills Chapel School
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