For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,475 students in Prentiss County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Prentiss County, MS are Marietta 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.
Prentiss County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Prentiss County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Prentiss County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 284 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.
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: #66.
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
Prentiss County 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
318 Cr 5011
Wheeler, MS 38880
(662) 365-2629
Wheeler, MS 38880
(662) 365-2629
Grades: K-6
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Prentiss County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Prentiss County, MS include Marietta Elementary School, Hills Chapel School and R.h. Long Booneville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Prentiss County?
7 public middle schools are located in Prentiss County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prentiss County?
Prentiss County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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