Total enrollment
5,327
-152 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Lincoln County
Mississippi · Public K-12
The 12 public K-12 schools in Lincoln County cover all standard grade bands (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high), with combined enrollment around 5,327.
4-year change in Lincoln County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lincoln County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 58.6% | #30 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,327 | #22 of 73 | #1,268 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #28 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #30 of 73 | #1,084 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 70.6% | #52 of 73 | #721 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.3% | #36 of 70 | #940 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Lincoln County school rankings
Residents
34,877
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
3 districts
Enrollment
5,327
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,119
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
70.6%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
2
990 students
Middle
2
681 students
High
3
865 students
Combined / other
5
2,791 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lincoln County School District
2,791 students · 3 districts in Lincoln County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lincoln County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.1% under 18
Test scores in Lincoln County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- West Lincoln School· 63.2%
- Mamie Martin Elementary· 62.0%
- Enterprise Attendance Center· 57.8%
- Bogue Chitto School· 53.6%
- Loyd Star Attendance Center· 49.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Alexander Junior High· 26.7%
- Brookhaven High School· 39.1%
- Lipsey Middle School· 42.1%
- Brookhaven Elementary School· 48.0%
- Loyd Star Attendance Center· 49.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven High School | Brookhaven | High | 09-13 | 761 | · |
| Bogue Chitto School | Bogue Chitto | Combined | PK-12 | 747 | · |
| Loyd Star Attendance Center | Brookhaven | Combined | PK-12 | 741 | · |
| Enterprise Attendance Center | Brookhaven | Combined | KG-12 | 667 | · |
| West Lincoln School | Brookhaven | Combined | KG-12 | 636 | · |
| Mamie Martin Elementary | Brookhaven | Elementary | PK-02 | 622 | · |
| Brookhaven Elementary School | Brookhaven | Elementary | 03-04 | 368 | · |
| Lipsey Middle School | Brookhaven | Middle | 05-06 | 341 | · |
| Alexander Junior High | Brookhaven | Middle | 07-08 | 340 | · |
| MS School Of The Arts | Brookhaven | High | 11-12 | 104 | · |
| BROOKHAVEN TECHNICAL CENTER | Brookhaven | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| MULLINS SCHOOL | Brookhaven | Combined | 02-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Lincoln County
About Lincoln County
Across the rural-scale Mississippi county of Lincoln County of about 34,877 residents, the public-school footprint covers 12 schools and about 5,327 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $51,119, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
Looking at the level breakdown, Lincoln County covers 2 elementary schools (990 students), 2 middle schools (681), 3 high schools (865), and 5 combined or other schools.
Lincoln County School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,791 students across Lincoln County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,327 students, contracted 3% from the 5,479 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Lincoln County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data