For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,534 students in Lincoln County, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,289 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MS are West Lincoln School, Enterprise School and Bogue Chitto School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lincoln School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Grades: PK-12
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
Enterprise School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Hwy 583 Se
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7284
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7284
Grades: K-12
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
Bogue Chitto School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
385 West Monticello Street
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(601) 734-2723
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(601) 734-2723
Grades: PK-12
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Loyd Star School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1880 Hwy 550 Nw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473
Grades: PK-12
| 749 students
Rank: #55.
Alexander Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
713 Beauregard Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7549
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7549
Grades: 7-8
| 441 students
Rank: #66.
Lipsey School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Drury Lane
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-6148
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-6148
Grades: 5-6
| 360 students
Rank: #77.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Church Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3139
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3139
Grades: 3-4
| 369 students
Rank: #88.
Brookhaven High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
443 E Monticello Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4498
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4498
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookhaven Technical Center
Vocational School
325 East Court St.
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 833-8335
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 833-8335
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
420 Vivian Merritt Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0007
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0007
Grades: PK-2
| 700 students
Rank: n/an/a
308 West Cherokee Street
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Grades: 11-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mullins School
Alternative School
711 Martin Luther King Jr. Dri
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7479
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7479
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MS include West Lincoln School, Enterprise School and Bogue Chitto School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County, MS?
12 public schools are located in Lincoln County, MS.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County, MS go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County, MS?
Lincoln County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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