For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,714 students in Lincoln County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, MS are West Lincoln School, Middle School For The Arts and Bogue Chitto School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lincoln County, 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 29% 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 Lincoln County (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.
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
Grades: 11-12
| 84 students
Rank: #33.
Bogue Chitto School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
385 West Monticello Street
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(601) 734-2723
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(601) 734-2723
Grades: K-12
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Brookhaven High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 E Monticello Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4498
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4498
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #66.
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: n/an/a
Brookhaven Technical Center
Vocational School
325 East Court St.
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 833-8335
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 833-8335
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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 high schools in Lincoln County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, MS include West Lincoln School, Middle School For The Arts and Bogue Chitto School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
8 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: Enterprise School vs. West Lincoln School, Loyd Star School vs. West Lincoln School, Bogue Chitto School vs. West Lincoln School
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