Serving 416 students in grades 5-8, R.h. Long Booneville Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We’re Better
School Rankings
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R.h. Long Booneville Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
20%
45%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Booneville School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.h. Long Booneville Middle School's ranking?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School is ranked #201 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend R.h. Long Booneville Middle School?
416 students attend R.h. Long Booneville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of R.h. Long Booneville Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R.h. Long Booneville Middle School?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does R.h. Long Booneville Middle School offer ?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R.h. Long Booneville Middle School part of?
R.h. Long Booneville Middle School is part of Booneville School District.
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