High Schools in Prentiss County School District


Summary:

The Prentiss County School District in Mississippi is home to one high school, New Site High School, which has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance and positive outcomes for its students.

New Site High School stands out as a top-performing institution, ranking 25th out of 232 Mississippi high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and receiving 4 or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly exceed the district and state averages across multiple subjects, including Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. With a 89.4% four-year graduation rate and a lower-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, New Site High School is effectively supporting its students and helping them achieve academic success.

Despite the fact that 71.07% of New Site High School's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need, the school is still able to maintain its strong academic performance. This suggests that the Prentiss County School District is allocating resources effectively and providing the necessary support to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. The school's low 12.1 student-teacher ratio further reinforces its commitment to fostering a learning environment that caters to the individual needs of its students.

District Detail

 105 North College Street
Booneville, MS 38829

 (662) 728-4911

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,176

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 3
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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