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Mississippi School Of The Arts

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Mississippi School Of The Arts ranks 172 nd of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 11-12

172^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 26% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

The Mississippi School For The Arts is a public high school located in Brookhaven, MS, serving grades 11-12 with a total enrollment of 84 students. It is part of the Mississippi School For The Arts District, which is ranked 97 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from 20th out of 244 high schools in 2010-2011 (with a 5-star rating) to 172nd out of 232 high schools in 2024-2025 (with a 1-star rating). However, the school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.4% to 97.6% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the nearby schools like Hazlehurst High School, Lawrence County High School, and North Pike Senior High School.

The school excels in U.S. History, with proficiency rates ranging from 90.5% to 97.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average of 69.7% in 2024-2025. However, the school struggles in other subject areas, such as Algebra I and Biology, where the proficiency rates are 0% compared to the state averages of 67.3% and 62%, respectively. The school's performance in English II is also below the state average, with a proficiency rate of 33.3% compared to 49.5% statewide. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.05% to 96.59% over the past few years, indicating a relatively high-need student population.

104

Students ?

8.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

33.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

308 West Cherokee Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601

(601) 823-1300

District: Mississippi School Of The Arts

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

African American:

31.7%

Two or more races:

8.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2011 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (36% vs 66% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 66 percentile points since 2011

!Algebra I scores 67 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg36%

Mississippi avg66%

172^nd of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 26%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

97^th of 130Mississippi School Of The Arts among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	24.9	172 of 232	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	78.2	20 of 244	91.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History194%+24 vs state

English II33%-16 vs state

Algebra I0%-67 vs state

Biology0%-62 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Mississippi School Of The Arts	Public	11-12	308 West Cherokee Street	Brookhaven	39601	Lincoln County	Mississippi School Of The Arts	No	No	No	No	(601) 823-1300	104	12	8.6	33.7%	57 (54.8%)	33 (31.7%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.7%)	24.9	172^nd of 232 public high schools	25.9%					(n/a)	0.0	33.3	0.0	94.1
Brookhaven Technical Center	Public	9-12	325 East Court St.	Brookhaven	39601	Lincoln County	Brookhaven School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 833-8335	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Brookhaven High School	Public	9-12	443 E Monticello Street	Brookhaven	39601	Lincoln County	Brookhaven School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 833-4498	758	64	11.9	71.6%	211 (27.8%)	502 (66.2%)	17 (2.2%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.8%)	28.2	161^st of 232 public high schools	30.6%		28.4	166^th of 228 public high schools	27.2%	5	38.7	39.2	51.5	53.1	$12,450
Hazlehurst High School	Public	9-12	101 S. Haley Street	Hazlehurst	39083	Copiah County	Hazlehurst City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 894-2489	385	30	12.6	101.3%	10 (2.6%)	312 (81.0%)	54 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	9.3	212^th of 232 public high schools	8.6%		18.2	191^st of 228 public high schools	16.2%	21	34.5	25.2	35.2	38.6	$11,400
Lawrence County High School	Public	9-12	713 Thomas Jolly Street	Monticello	39654	Lawrence County	Lawrence County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 587-4910	529	44	11.9	66.7%	259 (49.0%)	231 (43.7%)	15 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.0%)	25.5	168^th of 232 public high schools	27.6%		26.5	168^th of 228 public high schools	26.3%		32.1	38.9	27.5	50.8	$14,038
Lawrence County Technical & Career Center	Public	9-12	686 Smith Lane	Monticello	39654	Lawrence County	Lawrence County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 587-9346	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Pike High School	Public	9-12	1022 Jaguar Trail	Summit	39666	Pike County	North Pike Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 276-2175	687	51	13.5		381 (55.5%)	288 (41.9%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	57.7	108^th of 232 public high schools	53.4%		63.8	81^st of 228 public high schools	64.5%	27	60.9	49.5	71.1	73.6	$12,254
North Pike Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	1034 Jaguar Trail	Summit	39666	Pike County	North Pike Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 276-3594	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mississippi School Of The Arts

How many students attend Mississippi School Of The Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 104 students attended Mississippi School Of The Arts.

What district is Mississippi School Of The Arts in?

Mississippi School Of The Arts

Is Mississippi School Of The Arts a good school?

Mississippi School Of The Arts ranks 172^nd of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mississippi School Of The Arts?

Students at Mississippi School Of The Arts are 55% White, 32% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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