Very Good
#157 of 863 schools in MS
Top 18% in state
West Lincoln School
School · Lincoln County School District · Brookhaven, MS
A Lincoln County School District school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
948 JACKSON LIBERTY DRIVE SW, Brookhaven, MS 39601
- Math 75% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs MS 48% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Lincoln School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 46 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Lincoln School 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average643/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,750
Median home value
$121,000
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogue Chitto SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | Not available | 745 | Compare → |
| Enterprise SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | Not available | 694 | Compare → |
| Loyd Star SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | Not available | 740 | 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.
Lincoln County School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Lincoln School is listed in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Lincoln School
West Lincoln School is a public school in Brookhaven, MS, part of Lincoln County School District, serving approximately 645 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Lincoln School
What grades does West Lincoln School serve?
West Lincoln School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend West Lincoln School?
West Lincoln School has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Lincoln School rank in MS?
West Lincoln School ranks #157 of 863 schools in MS.
What is West Lincoln School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Lincoln School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 West Lincoln School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Lincoln School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Lincoln School a charter school?
No, West Lincoln School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Lincoln School a Title I school?
No, West Lincoln School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Lincoln School?
54.4% of students at West Lincoln School 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (601) 833-4600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39601)
- 23,748
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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.
- 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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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