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Best Brookhaven Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,576 students in Brookhaven, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 765 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Brookhaven, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brookhaven, MS are West Lincoln School, Middle School Of The Arts and Enterprise Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookhaven, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Brookhaven have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Brookhaven, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lincoln School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Gr: K-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Middle School Of The Arts
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 West Cherokee Street
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Gr: 11-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Enterprise Attendance Center
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Hwy 583 Se
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7284
Gr: K-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S Church Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3139
Gr: 3-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Loyd Star Attendance Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Hwy 550 Nw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Lipsey Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
412 Drury Lane
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-6148
Gr: 5-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Brookhaven High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
443 E Monticello Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4498
Gr: 9-13 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Alexander Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
713 Beauregard Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7549
Gr: 7-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Brookhaven Technical Center
Vocational School
325 East Court St.
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 833-8335
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mamie Martin Elementary School
420 Vivian Merritt Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0007
Gr: PK-2 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Mullins School
Alternative School
711 Martin Luther King Jr. Dri
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7479
Gr: 2-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Brookhaven, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Brookhaven, MS include West Lincoln School, Middle School Of The Arts and Enterprise Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Brookhaven?
11 public schools are located in Brookhaven.
What percentage of students in Brookhaven go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Brookhaven are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brookhaven?
Brookhaven public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Brookhaven are often viewed compared to one another?

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