Serving 416 students in grades 5-8, R.h. Long Booneville Middle 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 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: R.H. Long Booneville Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Booneville school district, encompassing approximately 6.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We’re Better
School Rankings
R.h. Long Booneville Middle 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 R.h. Long Booneville Middle School is 0.51, 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
#201 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-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 R.h. Long Booneville Middle School's ranking?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School is ranked #201 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend R.h. Long Booneville Middle School?
416 students attend R.h. Long Booneville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of R.h. Long Booneville Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R.h. Long Booneville Middle School?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does R.h. Long Booneville Middle School offer ?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R.h. Long Booneville Middle School part of?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School is part of Booneville School District.
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