For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,472 students in 39601, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 765 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 39601, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39601, MS are West Lincoln School, Enterprise Attendance Center and Brookhaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39601 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39601, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39601, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lincoln School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Hwy 583 Se
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7284
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7284
Gr: K-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Church Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3139
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3139
Gr: 3-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Loyd Star Attendance Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Hwy 550 Nw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lipsey Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Drury Lane
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-6148
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-6148
Gr: 5-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Brookhaven High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
443 E Monticello Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4498
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4498
Gr: 9-13 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Alexander Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 Beauregard Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7549
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7549
Gr: 7-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
420 Vivian Merritt Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0007
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0007
Gr: PK-2 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39601, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39601, MS include West Lincoln School, Enterprise Attendance Center and Brookhaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39601?
9 public schools are located in 39601.
What percentage of students in 39601 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 39601 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39601?
39601 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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