Best Schools in Prentiss County, MS
Prentiss County, MS has 11 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,355 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Prentiss County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Prentiss County, MS
The top high schools in Prentiss County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Site High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prentiss Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
2. Booneville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Booneville School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
3. Baldwyn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwyn School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 448 Students
Best Middle Schools in Prentiss County, MS
The top middle schools in Prentiss County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R.h. Long Booneville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Booneville School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 420 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Prentiss County, MS
The top elementary schools in Prentiss County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marietta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prentiss Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 274 Students
2. Anderson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Booneville School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 527 Students
3. Hills Chapel School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prentiss Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 424 Students
4. Baldwyn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwyn School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 308 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Prentiss County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Prentiss County, MS has a total population of 25,008 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Prentiss County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Prentiss County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Prentiss County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Prentiss County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Prentiss County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Prentiss County, MS
How many schools are in Prentiss County, MS?
Prentiss County, MS has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,355 students in total.
How do schools in Prentiss County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Prentiss County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Prentiss County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Prentiss County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Prentiss County
3 places in Prentiss County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Booneville (7)
- Marietta (1)
- New Site (1)
School districts (2)
- Prentiss Co School Dist (6 schools)
- Booneville School Dist (3 schools)