- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Booneville, MS
Booneville High School
Federal NCES profile for Booneville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280082001024
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booneville High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Booneville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Booneville High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booneville High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Booneville, MS.
School address
District: Booneville School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280082001024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Booneville High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 280082001024 · Booneville, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 16.8:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson Elementary School (551 students)
Booneville High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Booneville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson Eleme
Anderson Elementary School
551 students
- R.H. Long Boon
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School
416 students
- This school
Booneville High School
370 students
What this shows Booneville High School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booneville High School compares
Booneville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 47% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 93% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
African American 23.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Booneville High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Booneville School Dist reports $10,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booneville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R.H. Long Booneville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booneville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booneville High School
How many students attend Booneville High School?
Booneville High School has 370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Booneville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booneville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booneville High School is 16.8:1, which is 26% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Booneville High School?
42.8% of students at Booneville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booneville High School?
The largest demographic group at Booneville High School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Booneville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booneville High School?
Booneville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Booneville High School rank among public schools in Booneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Booneville High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Booneville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Booneville on the city page.
What other schools are in Booneville School Dist?
Besides Booneville High School, Booneville School Dist also operates Anderson Elementary School (551 students) and R.H. Long Booneville Middle School (416 students). See the Booneville School Dist district page for the complete list.