For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,574 students in Prentiss County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Prentiss County, MS are Marietta Elementary School, Anderson 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Prentiss County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Prentiss County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marietta Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Anderson Street
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5465
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5465
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Hills Chapel School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Cr 2371
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Grades: PK-12
| 562 students
Rank: #55.
Jumpertown High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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
| 315 students
Rank: #66.
Thrasher High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
167 Cr 1040
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Grades: PK-12
| 442 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 preschools in Prentiss County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Prentiss County, MS include Marietta Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School and Hills Chapel School.
How many public preschools are located in Prentiss County, MS?
6 public preschools are located in Prentiss County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Prentiss County, MS?
Prentiss County, MS public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
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