For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,795 students in Lincoln County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Lincoln County School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,795 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lincoln County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
395 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
14%
47%
# White Students
2,328 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
83%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
218
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
207
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
227
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
237
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
176
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
171
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
19
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,662 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,418 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,662
$12,143
Spending / Student
$9,418
$12,013
Best Lincoln County School District 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.
Bogue Chitto School
Magnet 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: PK-12
| 715 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,795 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District is ranked #46 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County School District?
83% of Lincoln County School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Lincoln County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,418 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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