Excellent
#58 of 863 schools in MS
Top 7% in state
Wheeler High School
School · Prentiss Co School Dist · Booneville, MS
A Prentiss Co School Dist school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
318 CR 5011, Booneville, MS 38829
- Math 61% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MS 48% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wheeler High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 46 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wheeler 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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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Nearby same-level schools
2 in PRENTISS CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumpertown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 324 | Compare → |
| Thrasher High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 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.
Prentiss Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheeler High School is listed in PRENTISS CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheeler High School
Wheeler High School is a public school in Booneville, MS, part of Prentiss Co School Dist, serving approximately 609 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheeler High School
What grades does Wheeler High School serve?
Wheeler High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Wheeler High School?
Wheeler High School has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheeler High School rank in MS?
Wheeler High School ranks #58 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Wheeler High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheeler High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Wheeler High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheeler High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wheeler High School a charter school?
No, Wheeler High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheeler High School a Title I school?
No, Wheeler High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheeler High School?
71.1% of students at Wheeler 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Prentiss County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (662) 365-2629
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 38829)
- 18,036
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
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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