For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 104 students in 39602, MS.
Public schools in zipcode 39602 have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public schools of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39602, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle School Of The Arts
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 West Cherokee Street
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Gr: 11-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39602, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39602, MS include Middle School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in 39602?
2 public schools are located in 39602.
What is the racial composition of students in 39602?
39602 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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