Best Schools in Brookhaven, Mississippi
12 schools · 3 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Brookhaven?
Use this page to compare every school in Brookhaven by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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West Lincoln School
Other · Lincoln County School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Enterprise School
Other · Lincoln County School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Alexander Junior High School
Middle · Brookhaven School Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Brookhaven for 2026 are West Lincoln School (7.9/10), Enterprise School (7.4/10), and Alexander Junior High School (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
12
9 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$121,000
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
12
9 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$121,000
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 7.3/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Brookhaven schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +36.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Brookhaven schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Brookhaven
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Lincoln School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Enterprise School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Alexander Junior High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | MS School for the Arts | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Loyd Star School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | The Reading Nook Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Lipsey School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Brookhaven Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Brookhaven High School | 4.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $43,750
- Median home value
- $121,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71%
45% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Brookhaven compares
Mississippi rank
#62 of 120
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Mississippi avg (6.3)
Median household income
$44k
84% of Mississippi median
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Brookhaven, Mississippi
Brookhaven's public school landscape spans 9 ranked schools with an average score of 6.6 out of 10. Performance clusters at the top: 3 of the 9 ranked schools — 33% of the city's pool — score 7 or higher, while the rest sit close to the local average. That split matters more than it might first appear, because access to those top-performing schools depends heavily on where a family lives.
West Lincoln School leads Brookhaven with an 8.1 score, the highest in the city and a significant gap above the 6.6 average. Two schools tie at 7.0: MS School for the Arts, a specialized high school, and Mamie Martin Elementary School. Together, these three form the city's strongest tier. Enterprise School follows at 6.9, sitting just below the 7-point mark but still meaningfully above the city average.
The middle grades present a tighter picture. Alexander Junior High School scores 6.5, landing right at the city average. It covers an important transition window, and the score is not a failure — but it falls noticeably below both the elementary and high school options that anchor the upper tier.
For parents researching Brookhaven, the 8.1 at West Lincoln School is the clearest target. Check your home's attendance zone first — families zoned to West Lincoln hold the strongest position in the city. Those zoned elsewhere should ask about open enrollment policies and look closely at MS School for the Arts, which has a specialized focus that may require an application or eligibility step. Mamie Martin Elementary's 7.0 makes it a strong starting point for families with younger children. The city's 33% share of schools scoring 7 or above is a real asset, but because that group is small, individual school selection — not just district selection — will define a child's trajectory here.
Elementary Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 631 students · Pre-K–2nd | 7.4 | ||
| 2 | 410 students · 3rd–4th | 5.7 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Faith Presbyterian Kindergarten
Private
6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 338 students · 7th–8th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 352 students · 5th–6th | 5.9 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84 students · 11th–12th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 806 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 |
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 645 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | 694 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.4 | ||
| 3 | 740 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.8 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | The Reading Nook Academy
Private
113 students · Pre-K–11th | 6.4 | ||
| 2 | 560 students · Pre-K–12th | 4.7 | ||
Schools in Brookhaven
Brookhaven, Mississippi · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$43,750
Median Home Value
$121,000
Median Rent
$772/mo
Population
23,748
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
71%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Community Profile
Brookhaven has a median household income of $43,750. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $121,000, with a median rent of $772/month. The area has a poverty rate of 24.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Mississippi
- Elementary
- 3
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
- Other
- 5
Resources
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Brookhaven, Mississippi
How many schools are in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
Brookhaven has 12 schools, including 9 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Brookhaven is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
The top-ranked school in Brookhaven on MySchoolScout is West Lincoln School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
The top-ranked elementary school in Brookhaven on MySchoolScout is Brookhaven Elementary School with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
The top-ranked middle school in Brookhaven on MySchoolScout is Alexander Junior High School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best high school in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
The top-ranked high school in Brookhaven on MySchoolScout is MS School for the Arts with a composite score of 7.1/10.
How many school districts serve Brookhaven, Mississippi?
Brookhaven is served by 3 school districts: MS School for the Arts, Brookhaven School Dist, Lincoln County School District.
What is the education level in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Brookhaven have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
The median household income in Brookhaven is approximately $43,750 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
Yes, Brookhaven has 3 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Reading Nook Academy with a score of 6.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Brookhaven is 12.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.