Booneville Junior High School

Booneville Junior High School in Booneville, AR, serves 299 students in grades 7 through 9 and is part of the Booneville School District, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 55th percentile statewide.

This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced math, with 83.3% of students proficient in Geometry—far above the state average of 26.4%. This is a remarkable achievement compared to nearby schools like Lavaca Middle School and Paris Middle School, which do not report Geometry scores at this level. However, the school faces challenges in core subjects: only 33.1% of students are proficient in English Language Arts and 31.4% in Reading, both below the state averages. Additionally, Algebra proficiency is low at 11.3%, suggesting that while top math students are accelerated, many others struggle. The school has a low student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1, offering more individualized attention than the larger East Hills Middle School (20:1). All students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a high rate of economic disadvantage shared only with Paris Middle School, which outperforms Booneville in most core subjects.

Booneville spends $12,242 per student, more than higher-performing peers like East Hills Middle School ($9,629) and Lavaca Middle School ($11,048), likely to support its high-needs population. The school has shown recent improvement, with ELA proficiency rising from 27.2% to 33.1% and overall math from 30% to 39.5% between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. Yet, science proficiency dipped slightly, and Geometry scores surged dramatically, indicating some volatility. For parents, Booneville offers a dedicated environment with small classes and a standout advanced math program, but it also highlights the need for stronger support in literacy and foundational math to help all students succeed.