For the 2026 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 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Prentiss County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #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
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
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 54% (majority Black).
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