Best 39601 Mississippi Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,417 students in 39601, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39601, MS are West Lincoln School, Enterprise School and Loyd Star School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39601 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39601, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 39601, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lincoln School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Gr: K-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Enterprise School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Hwy 583 Se
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7284
Gr: K-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Loyd Star School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Hwy 550 Nw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473
Gr: K-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Alexander Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
713 Beauregard Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7549
Gr: 7-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Mullins School
Alternative School
711 Martin Luther King Jr. Dri
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7479
Gr: 2-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39601, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39601, MS include West Lincoln School, Enterprise School and Loyd Star School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39601?
5 public middle schools are located in 39601.
What is the racial composition of students in 39601?
39601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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