Best 39601 Mississippi Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,801 students in 39601, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in 39601, MS are West Lincoln School, Enterprise Attendance Center and Loyd Star Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39601 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39601, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39601 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Lincoln School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best 39601, MS Public High 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 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Enterprise Attendance Center
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Hwy 583 Se
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7284
Gr: K-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Loyd Star Attendance Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Hwy 550 Nw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Brookhaven High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
443 E Monticello Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4498
Gr: 9-13 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 high schools in 39601, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39601, MS include West Lincoln School, Enterprise Attendance Center and Loyd Star Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in 39601?
5 public high schools are located in 39601.
What is the racial composition of students in 39601?
39601 public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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