Best Prentiss County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Wheeler High School and Booneville 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 57% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), 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 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Booneville High School, with 90-94% 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 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Prentiss County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Site High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Hwy. 4 East
New Site, MS 38859
(662) 728-5205
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2535
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Booneville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 B W George E. Allen Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5445
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Jumpertown School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
717 Hwy 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Thrasher High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
167 Cr 1040
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
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Prentiss Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
302 W. George E. Allen Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-9259
Gr: 9-12

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, Wheeler High School and Booneville 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 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Prentiss County are often viewed compared to one another?

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