For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,976 students in Prentiss County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Prentiss County, MS are New Site High School, Booneville High School and Wheeler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prentiss County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Prentiss County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Prentiss County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Booneville High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Prentiss County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Site High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Hwy. 4 East
New Site, MS 38859
(662) 728-5205
New Site, MS 38859
(662) 728-5205
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Booneville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 B W George E. Allen Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5445
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5445
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Jumpertown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Hwy 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Grades: PK-12
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Thrasher High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
Rank: n/an/a
Prentiss Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
302 W. George E. Allen Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-9259
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-9259
Grades: 9-12
| 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 high schools in Prentiss County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Prentiss County, MS include New Site High School, Booneville High School and Wheeler High School.
How many public high schools are located in Prentiss County?
7 public high schools are located in Prentiss County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prentiss County?
Prentiss County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Prentiss County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Prentiss County include: New Site High School vs. Booneville High School, Jumpertown High School vs. Booneville High School, Wheeler High School vs. Booneville High School
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