Summary:
The schools in zip code 38829 serve a diverse range of students across 7 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 3 alternative schools, spread across the Booneville School District and the Prentiss County School District. While some standout schools like Anderson Elementary School and Hills Chapel School demonstrate strong academic performance, others like Jumpertown High School struggle, particularly in core subjects.
The data reveals stark socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having extremely high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic hardship in the communities served. This likely has a substantial impact on student learning and achievement. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $4,148 at R.H. Long Booneville Middle School to $14,209 at Booneville High School, does not appear to directly correlate with test score performance, suggesting the need for further analysis on how funding is allocated and utilized across the different schools.
The data also highlights disparities in racial composition among the schools, with some having a predominantly white student population, such as Hills Chapel School at 94.81% white, and others being more racially mixed, like Anderson Elementary School at 66.6% white and 21.63% African American. Exploring potential connections between student demographics and academic outcomes could reveal important equity considerations for the region.
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