Brookhaven School District

The Brookhaven School District in Mississippi consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. While the district faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and high levels of economic disadvantage, a closer look reveals some standout schools that offer potential bright spots for improvement.

Brookhaven High School stands out as the largest school in the district, with 769 students, and has performed better than the district and state averages in several subject areas, including U.S. History, Biology, and Algebra I. In contrast, Alexander Junior High School is the highest-ranked school in the district, ranking 120 out of 264 Mississippi middle schools, and has achieved 100% proficiency in MAAP Algebra I for the past two school years, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, Alexander Junior High School has the second-lowest student-teacher ratio at 13.8, indicating relatively small class sizes.

Across the Brookhaven School District, the student population is predominantly African American, ranging from 59.59% to 67.31%, with the remaining students being primarily white. Notably, all schools in the district have extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 99.17% to 99.61%, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the overall academic performance of the district and may require additional resources and support to address.