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#595 of 863 schools in MS
Booneville High School
High School · Booneville School Dist · Booneville, MS
A Booneville School Dist high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 B W George E. Allen Dr., Booneville, MS 38829
- Math 62% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Booneville High School score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Booneville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,890/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Booneville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,015
Median home value
$121,800
Median rent
$629/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrasher High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 436 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Booneville School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,327NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Booneville High School is listed in BOONEVILLE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Booneville High School
Booneville High School is a public high school in Booneville, MS, part of Booneville School Dist, serving approximately 365 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Booneville High School
What grades does Booneville High School serve?
Booneville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Booneville High School?
Booneville High School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booneville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booneville High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Booneville High School rank in MS?
Booneville High School ranks #595 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Booneville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Booneville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Booneville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Booneville High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Booneville High School a charter school?
No, Booneville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Booneville High School a Title I school?
No, Booneville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Booneville High School?
40.3% of students at Booneville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Prentiss County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (662) 728-5445
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38829)
- 18,036
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38829; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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