For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,666 students in 39601, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 904 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 39601, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39601, MS are West Lincoln School, Enterprise School and Brookhaven High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39601 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39601, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39601, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lincoln School
Magnet 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: PK-12
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Enterprise School
Magnet 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
| 705 students
Rank: #33.
Brookhaven High School
Magnet 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
| 769 students
Rank: #44.
Lipsey School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Drury Lane
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-6148
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-6148
Grades: 5-6
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Brookhaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Church Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3139
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3139
Grades: 3-4
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Loyd Star School
Magnet 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: PK-12
| 720 students
Rank: #77.
Alexander Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mamie Martin Elementary School
Magnet School
420 Vivian Merritt Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0007
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0007
Grades: PK-2
| 688 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mullins School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 schools in 39601, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39601, MS include West Lincoln School, Enterprise School and Brookhaven High School.
How many public schools are located in 39601?
9 public schools are located in 39601.
What percentage of students in 39601 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 39601 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39601?
39601 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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