Schools in Brookhaven, MS

The city of Brookhaven, Mississippi, is home to 9 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and face various challenges, including high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and chronic absenteeism.

Among the standout schools in Brookhaven are the alternative schools, such as Loyd Star School, Enterprise School, and West Lincoln School, which have impressive academic performance, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Science, and Math. In contrast, the traditional public schools in the Brookhaven School District are generally underperforming compared to the state averages, with most of them ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi schools.

The data also reveals some concerning trends, such as the significant decline in the ranking of the specialized Mississippi School for the Arts, which dropped from a 5-star rating in 2010-2011 to a 1-star rating in 2024-2025. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools in the Lincoln County School District and the Mississippi School For The Arts district highlight the socioeconomic challenges faced by many students in the Brookhaven area, which may be contributing to the overall lower performance of the district.