For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,969 students in Brookhaven, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Brookhaven, MS are West Lincoln School, Middle School For The Arts and Enterprise School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookhaven, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Brookhaven have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Brookhaven, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle School For The Arts, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Brookhaven, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lincoln School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Middle School For The Arts
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 West Cherokee Street
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Gr: 11-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Enterprise School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Hwy 583 Se
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7284
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7284
Gr: K-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Loyd Star School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Hwy 550 Nw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473
Gr: K-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Brookhaven High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
443 E Monticello Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4498
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4498
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Brookhaven Technical Center
Vocational School
325 East Court St.
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 833-8335
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 833-8335
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brookhaven, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Brookhaven, MS include West Lincoln School, Middle School For The Arts and Enterprise School.
How many public high schools are located in Brookhaven?
7 public high schools are located in Brookhaven.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookhaven?
Brookhaven public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Brookhaven are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Brookhaven include: Enterprise School vs. West Lincoln School, Loyd Star School vs. West Lincoln School, West Lincoln School vs. Enterprise School
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