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Prentiss County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Of the 13 public K-12 schools in Prentiss County, the largest district by enrollment is Prentiss County School District (2,176 students). Total county enrollment runs around 3,973. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Prentiss County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,973
-208 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 81%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
14%
was 15%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
3 districts
Enrollment
3,973
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,724
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.7%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
3
1,219 students
Middle
1
416 students
High
6
1,069 students
Combined / other
3
1,269 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Prentiss County School District
2,176 students · 3 districts in Prentiss County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Prentiss County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
80%
Hispanic
2%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
76%
Hispanic
1%
Black
14%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
38
22.2% under 18

Test scores in Prentiss County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 10 schools in Prentiss County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Wheeler High SchoolBoonevilleCombinedPK-12577·
Anderson Elementary SchoolBoonevilleElementaryPK-04551·
Baldwyn High SchoolBaldwynHigh05-12460·
R.H. Long Booneville Middle SchoolBoonevilleMiddle05-08416·
Hills Chapel SchoolBoonevilleElementaryPK-08398·
Thrasher High SchoolBoonevilleCombinedPK-12387·
Booneville High SchoolBoonevilleHigh09-12370·
Jumpertown SchoolBoonevilleCombinedPK-12305·
Marietta Elementary SchoolMariettaElementaryPK-08270·
New Site High SchoolNew SiteHigh09-12239·
BALDWYN CAREER ADVANCEMENT CENTERBaldwynHigh09-120·
NORTHEAST MS REGIONAL ALTERNATIVEBoonevilleHigh05-120·
PRENTISS CO VOC COMPLEXBoonevilleHigh09-120·

Cities in Prentiss County

Booneville9 schoolsBaldwyn1 schoolBaldwyn1 schoolMarietta1 schoolNew Site1 school

About Prentiss County

In Mississippi, Prentiss County is a sparse county of about 25,184 residents. 13 public schools across the county hosts about 3,973 students between them.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $49,724, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Prentiss County consists of 3 elementary schools (1,219 students), 1 middle school (416), 6 high schools (1,069), and 3 combined or other schools.

Prentiss County School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,176 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 5%: 4,181 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,973 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 81% to 76%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Prentiss County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Prentiss County?
Prentiss County, Mississippi has 13 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,973 students.
How many high schools are in Prentiss County?
Prentiss County, Mississippi has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 1,069 students.
How many middle schools are in Prentiss County?
Prentiss County, Mississippi has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 416 students.
How many elementary schools are in Prentiss County?
Prentiss County, Mississippi has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,219 students.
What is the largest school district in Prentiss County?
Prentiss County School District is the largest school district in Prentiss County, serving approximately 2,176 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Prentiss County?
Prentiss County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 25,184, with a median age of 38. About 22.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Prentiss County?
Median household income in Prentiss County is $49,724, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 14.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Prentiss County?
Approximately 19.7% of adults 25 and older in Prentiss County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Prentiss County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.7% of students in Prentiss County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Prentiss County schools?
Across Prentiss County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.1 to 1.

Prentiss County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data