Very Good
#299 of 863 schools in MS
Top 35% in state
MS School for the Arts
High School · MS School for the Arts · Brookhaven, MS
A high school in Brookhaven, MS where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 229 308 West Cherokee St, Brookhaven, MS 39602
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at MS School for the Arts score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where MS School for the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average643/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 806 | Compare → |
| The Reading Nook AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–11 | 1.4 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Brookhaven Academy Educational FoundationPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 560 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
MS School for the Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $39,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
MS School for the Arts is listed in MS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About MS School for the Arts
MS School for the Arts is a public high school in Brookhaven, MS, part of MS School for the Arts, serving approximately 84 students in grades 11th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about MS School for the Arts
What grades does MS School for the Arts serve?
MS School for the Arts serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend MS School for the Arts?
MS School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MS School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at MS School for the Arts is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does MS School for the Arts rank in MS?
MS School for the Arts ranks #299 of 863 schools in MS.
What is MS School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
MS School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at MS School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, MS School for the Arts has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is MS School for the Arts a charter school?
No, MS School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is MS School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, MS School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for MS School for the Arts?
44.0% of students at MS School for the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Phone
- (601) 823-1300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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