Booneville School Dist School District
School District · Booneville, Mississippi
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,320
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,320
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#119 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,327
$2,285 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,320 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
The short answer
Booneville School Dist ranks #119 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Booneville School Dist's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Booneville High School (5.7/10), Anderson Elementary School (5.6/10), and R.h. Long Booneville Middle School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Booneville School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Booneville School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Booneville High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Anderson Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | R.h. Long Booneville Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Booneville School Dist
Booneville School Dist is a Booneville, Mississippi school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,320 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $10,327 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Booneville School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Booneville High School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Booneville School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 64.8% and ELA proficiency of 58.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Booneville School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Booneville School Dist with test data.
Schools in Booneville School Dist
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Booneville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,320
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- District spending per student
- $10,327NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Booneville School Dist?
Booneville School Dist has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Booneville School Dist?
The average composite rating for Booneville School Dist is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Booneville School Dist?
Booneville School Dist's district-level spending was $10,327 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Booneville School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Booneville School Dist is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Booneville School Dist?
Booneville High School is the highest-rated school in Booneville School Dist with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Booneville School Dist?
Across schools in Booneville School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Booneville School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Booneville School Dist has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.2%
How we rate schools
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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.
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