For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,905 students in Brookhaven, MS.
The top-ranked public high 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 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 Of 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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Brookhaven, MS (2026)
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 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Middle School Of 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 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Enterprise Attendance Center
(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 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Loyd Star Attendance Center
(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: PK-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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: 9-13 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 Of The Arts and Enterprise Attendance Center.
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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (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 Attendance Center vs. West Lincoln School, Loyd Star Attendance Center vs. West Lincoln School, West Lincoln School vs. Enterprise Attendance Center
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