Best Schools in Booneville, Mississippi
7 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 3 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Booneville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Wheeler High School
Other · Prentiss Co School Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Hills Chapel School
Elementary · Prentiss Co School Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Thrasher High School
Other · Prentiss Co School Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Booneville for 2026 are Wheeler High School (8.6/10), Hills Chapel School (8.3/10), and Thrasher High School (8.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
7
in this city
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$121,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
7
in this city
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$121,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +38.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Booneville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Booneville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeler High School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Hills Chapel School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Thrasher High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Jumpertown High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | R.h. Long Booneville Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Anderson Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Booneville High School | 5.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $52,015
- Median home value
- $121,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 79%
71% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Booneville compares
Mississippi rank
#12 of 120
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Mississippi avg (6.3)
Median household income
$52k
100% of Mississippi median
Schools in this city
7
About Schools in Booneville, Mississippi
Booneville, Mississippi is home to 7 schools, including 7 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.5 out of 10, schools in Booneville perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Booneville is Wheeler High School with a composite score of 8.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Booneville is served by 2 school districts: BOONEVILLE SCHOOL DIST, PRENTISS CO SCHOOL DIST. These districts collectively serve 3,627 students.
Booneville's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $52,015. The poverty rate in the area is 12.6%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 412 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 545 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.8 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 410 students · 5th–8th | 7.0 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 365 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 609 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 436 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 324 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.1 |
Schools in Booneville
Booneville, Mississippi · 7 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$52,015
Median Home Value
$121,800
Median Rent
$629/mo
Population
18,036
College Educated
20%
Homeownership
79%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Community Profile
Booneville has a median household income of $52,015. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $121,800, with a median rent of $629/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.6%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Mississippi
- Elementary
- 2
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 3
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Booneville, Mississippi
How many schools are in Booneville, Mississippi?
Booneville has 7 schools, including 7 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Booneville, Mississippi?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Booneville is 7.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Booneville, Mississippi?
The top-ranked school in Booneville on MySchoolScout is Wheeler High School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Booneville, Mississippi?
The top-ranked elementary school in Booneville on MySchoolScout is Hills Chapel School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Booneville, Mississippi?
The top-ranked middle school in Booneville on MySchoolScout is R.h. Long Booneville Middle School with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best high school in Booneville, Mississippi?
The top-ranked high school in Booneville on MySchoolScout is Booneville High School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
How many school districts serve Booneville, Mississippi?
Booneville is served by 2 school districts: Booneville School Dist, Prentiss Co School Dist.
What is the education level in Booneville, Mississippi?
According to Census data, 20% of adults in Booneville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Booneville, Mississippi?
The median household income in Booneville is approximately $52,015 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Booneville, Mississippi?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Booneville is 12.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Booneville, Mississippi?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.