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Wheeler High School vs. Biggersville Elementary School

Should you attend Wheeler High School or Biggersville Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wheeler High School
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Biggersville Elementary School
571 A Highway 45 South
Corinth, MS 38834
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Wheeler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wheeler High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Biggersville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-6
Total Students
609 students
338 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wheeler High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Biggersville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wheeler High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Biggersville Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wheeler High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Biggersville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prentiss Co School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Biggersville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alcorn School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#203 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
#282 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wheeler High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Biggersville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in MS)
60-64%
(Top 30% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheeler High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Biggersville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alcorn School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheeler High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Biggersville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alcorn School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 5% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheeler High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Biggersville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alcorn School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wheeler High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wheeler High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Biggersville Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
20
Kindergarten Students
53
50
Grade 1 Students
62
45
Grade 2 Students
55
38
Grade 3 Students
46
52
Grade 4 Students
30
40
Grade 5 Students
44
44
Grade 6 Students
47
42
Grade 7 Students
46
-
Grade 8 Students
41
-
Grade 9 Students
46
-
Grade 10 Students
42
-
Grade 11 Students
36
-
Grade 12 Students
33
-
Ungraded Students
10
7

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wheeler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prentiss Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Biggersville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alcorn School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Biggersville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alcorn School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Black
5%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wheeler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prentiss Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Biggersville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alcorn School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wheeler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prentiss Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Biggersville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alcorn School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wheeler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prentiss Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Biggersville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alcorn School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wheeler High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Biggersville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alcorn School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wheeler High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Biggersville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alcorn School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wheeler High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Biggersville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alcorn School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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