Jumpertown School

www.prentisscountyschools.com

305 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Jumpertown High School, located at 717 Hwy 4 West in Booneville, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Prentiss County School District. As a small, rural institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where faculty and staff strive to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a close-knit academic atmosphere, prioritizing individualized attention to help students navigate their high school years and develop the skills necessary for success after graduation.

Beyond academics, Jumpertown High School plays an active role in the social and extracurricular life of the Booneville area. The school maintains a focus on student development through various athletic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities that encourage school spirit and community engagement. By balancing traditional curriculum standards with a commitment to student well-being, the school aims to maintain its long-standing tradition of serving the families of Prentiss County and ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped for their future endeavors.

305

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jumpertown School
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	12
Black	10
Two or More	49

White
234 (76.7%)
Two or More
49 (16.1%)
Hispanic
12 (3.9%)
Black
10 (3.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prentiss County School District
Phone:	(662)728-6378
Website:	http://www.prentisscountyschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 25

Grade 9 24