For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,417 students in 39601, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39601, MS are West Lincoln School, Enterprise School and Loyd Star School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39601 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39601, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39601, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lincoln School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Grades: K-12
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Enterprise School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Hwy 583 Se
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7284
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7284
Grades: K-12
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Loyd Star School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Hwy 550 Nw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473
Grades: K-12
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
Alexander Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 Beauregard Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7549
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7549
Grades: 7-8
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mullins School
Alternative School
711 Martin Luther King Jr. Dri
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7479
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7479
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39601, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39601, MS include West Lincoln School, Enterprise School and Loyd Star School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39601?
5 public middle schools are located in 39601.
What is the racial composition of students in 39601?
39601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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