R.H. Long Booneville Middle School in Booneville, MS

At a glance

Reported students

416

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.87

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Mississippi middle enrollment

57th percentile

Compared with 176 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

393

R.H. Long Booneville Middle School: 416 reported students.

State peer staffing position

77th percentile

14.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 388
Teachers (FTE): 33
Student–teacher ratio: 11.8:1

What the reported data says about R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

R.H. Long Booneville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Booneville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Booneville School District. NCES reports 416 students for 2024–25.

Among 176 middle schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 377 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, above the Mississippi median of 13.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.6%) and Black (20.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 14.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 65.9%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White66.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black20.2%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial9.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Booneville High School

High · Grades 09–13

370 reported students

Anderson Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

551 reported students

Northeast MS Regional Alternative

Other · Grades 01–12

0 reported students

View all 4 district schools →

Public schools near R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Booneville High School High · Booneville School District	09–13	370	under 0.1 mi
Prentiss Co Voc Complex High · Prentiss County School District	08–12	0	under 0.1 mi
Northeast MS Regional Alternative Other · Booneville School District	01–12	0	0.7 mi
Anderson Elementary School Elementary · Booneville School District	PK–04	551	1.1 mi
Thrasher High School Other · Prentiss County School District	PK–12	387	3.8 mi
Jumpertown School Other · Prentiss County School District	PK–13	305	6.4 mi

Compare all 9 public schools in Booneville, MS →

Frequently asked questions about R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

What grades does R.H. Long Booneville Middle School serve?

R.H. Long Booneville Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Booneville School District.

How many students attend R.H. Long Booneville Middle School?

R.H. Long Booneville Middle School reported 416 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 176 Mississippi middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 388 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at R.H. Long Booneville Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 416 students and 27.87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 13.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is R.H. Long Booneville Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

R.H. Long Booneville Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Booneville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of R.H. Long Booneville Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

65.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is R.H. Long Booneville Middle School in?

R.H. Long Booneville Middle School is part of Booneville School District, based in Booneville, MS, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near R.H. Long Booneville Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Booneville High School (under 0.1 mi), Prentiss Co Voc Complex (under 0.1 mi), Northeast MS Regional Alternative (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.