Thrasher High School

Prentiss County School District
167 CR 1040
Booneville, MS 38829
387 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Thrasher High School, located in Booneville, Mississippi, is a part of the Prentiss County School District. As an "attendance center," the school serves a multi-grade population, typically offering a comprehensive educational environment that spans from elementary through high school levels. The school is situated in a rural setting, serving as a central hub for the local community and emphasizing a focused approach to student development within the Prentiss County school system.

Academically, Thrasher High School maintains a commitment to meeting Mississippi state curriculum standards while fostering a supportive, small-school atmosphere. Because of its structure as an attendance center, the school is known for providing continuity in a student’s educational journey, allowing for close faculty-student relationships and a strong sense of community spirit. The school remains dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education or career paths, through a blend of core academics, extracurricular engagement, and character-building initiatives.
387
Total Students
43.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    306 (79.1%)
  • Two or More
    56 (14.5%)
  • Black
    22 (5.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.8%)
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)728-5233
Website: http://www.prentisscountyschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 242
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 54

* 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 20
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 33
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 27
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 36
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Jumpertown School
Prentiss County School District
305 Students
717 Hwy 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829 (7.6 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th