Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,490
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#46
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County faces educational challenges with a school score of 23/100 and a graduation rate of 88.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,490 per pupil, Lincoln County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lincoln County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
23/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #46 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
88.4%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,490
$464 below the state average
School coverage
12
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lincoln County has 12 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lincoln County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Lincoln County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#46
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Other grade structure
2,795 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
2,586 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
MS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
High school only in this slice
86 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lincoln County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lincoln County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lincoln County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Educational Infrastructure in Lincoln County
Lincoln County maintains 12 public schools supported by three distinct school districts. The system serves 5,467 students through a mix of two elementary, two middle, and three high schools. Notably, five campuses are classified as 'other,' offering specialized or comprehensive grade ranges to the community.
Brookhaven and Lincoln County District Focus
The Lincoln County School District is the largest by enrollment, educating 2,795 students across four schools. The Brookhaven School District follows closely with seven schools and 2,586 students. Specialized options also exist at the Mississippi School for the Arts, which serves a selective group of 86 students.
Town and Rural Campus Diversity
Education in Lincoln County occurs in a mix of eight town-based schools and four rural campuses. Schools are moderately sized with an average enrollment of 547 students, though Brookhaven High School reaches 769 students. Families can choose between large high schools and comprehensive K-12 campuses like Loyd Star and Bogue Chitto.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
5,467
12 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST
MS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
12 Public Schools in Lincoln County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST | BROOKHAVEN, 39601Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 769 |
| LOYD STAR SCHOOL | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | BROOKHAVEN, 39601Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 720 |
| BOGUE CHITTO SCHOOL | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | BOGUE CHITTO, 39629Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 715 |
| ENTERPRISE SCHOOL | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | BROOKHAVEN, 39601Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 705 |
| MAMIE MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST | BROOKHAVEN, 39601Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 688 |
| WEST LINCOLN SCHOOL | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | BROOKHAVEN, 39601Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 655 |
| ALEXANDER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST | BROOKHAVEN, 39601Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 405 |
| LIPSEY SCHOOL | Record | BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST | BROOKHAVEN, 39601Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 364 |
| BROOKHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST | BROOKHAVEN, 39601Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 360 |
| MS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS | Record | MS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS | Brookhaven, 39602Town: Remote | 11–12 | High | 86 |
| BROOKHAVEN TECHNICAL CENTER | Record | BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST | BROOKHAVEN, 39602Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| MULLINS SCHOOL | Record | BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST | BROOKHAVEN, 39601Town: Remote | 2–12 | Alternative | 0 |
BROOKHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST
BROOKHAVEN, 39601 / Town: Remote
LOYD STAR SCHOOL
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BROOKHAVEN, 39601 / Rural: Distant
BOGUE CHITTO SCHOOL
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOGUE CHITTO, 39629 / Rural: Distant
ENTERPRISE SCHOOL
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BROOKHAVEN, 39601 / Rural: Distant
MAMIE MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST
BROOKHAVEN, 39601 / Town: Remote
WEST LINCOLN SCHOOL
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BROOKHAVEN, 39601 / Rural: Distant
ALEXANDER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST
BROOKHAVEN, 39601 / Town: Remote
BROOKHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST
BROOKHAVEN, 39601 / Town: Remote
MS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
MS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Brookhaven, 39602 / Town: Remote
BROOKHAVEN TECHNICAL CENTER
BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST
BROOKHAVEN, 39602 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,490
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Lincoln County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Mississippi?
Lincoln County maintains 12 public schools supported by three distinct school districts. The system serves 5,467 students through a mix of two elementary, two middle, and three high schools. Notably, five campuses are classified as 'other,' offering specialized or comprehensive grade ranges to the community.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Mississippi?
The Lincoln County School District is the largest by enrollment, educating 2,795 students across four schools. The Brookhaven School District follows closely with seven schools and 2,586 students. Specialized options also exist at the Mississippi School for the Arts, which serves a selective group of 86 students.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
Education in Lincoln County occurs in a mix of eight town-based schools and four rural campuses. Schools are moderately sized with an average enrollment of 547 students, though Brookhaven High School reaches 769 students. Families can choose between large high schools and comprehensive K-12 campuses like Loyd Star and Bogue Chitto.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.