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2 schools in Prentiss

Mississippi · Public K-12

Prentiss, Mississippi runs 2 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 597 students across 1 elementary and 1 middle.

7-year change in Prentiss

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
597
+46 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
+1 (+100%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
J. E. Johnson Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05335
Jeff Davis County Middle SchoolMiddle06-08262

About Prentiss

Prentiss is a rural-scale Mississippi city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 597 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Prentiss average about 299 students each, 40% meaningfully below the Mississippi norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 597 students, climbed 8% from the 551 reported in SY 2017-18. Prentiss now counts 2 public schools, up from 1 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Prentiss discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Prentiss?
Prentiss, Mississippi has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 597 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Prentiss?
Prentiss has 1 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Prentiss?
J. E. Johnson Elementary School is the largest public school in Prentiss by enrollment, with approximately 335 students.
What school districts serve Prentiss?
Prentiss public schools are operated by Jeff Davis County School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Prentiss cover?
Public schools in Prentiss serve students from pre-K through grade 8.