For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 327 students in Prentiss, MS (there are , serving 201 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Prentiss, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in Prentiss, MS is J E Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prentiss, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Prentiss have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Prentiss, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J E Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 J E Johnson Road
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4581
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4581
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Prentiss, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Prentiss, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Prentiss, MS include J E Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Prentiss?
1 public schools are located in Prentiss.
What percentage of students in Prentiss go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Prentiss are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prentiss?
Prentiss public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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