Brookhaven High School

Summary:

Brookhaven High School is a public high school in Brookhaven, Mississippi, serving 769 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Brookhaven School District, which is ranked 74 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brookhaven High School stands out from nearby high schools like Hazlehurst High School, North Pike Senior High School, and Lawrence County High School in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (66.58%) compared to the 27.91% to 46.54% range at nearby schools. Brookhaven High School also consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I and English II lagging behind. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite having a similar or higher spending per student and student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, Brookhaven High School's performance has declined over the past decade, dropping from a 3-star rating to a 1-star rating. This underperformance may be exacerbated by the presence of the Mississippi School for the Arts, a high-performing specialized school located just 0.61 miles away. Addressing the challenges facing Brookhaven High School, such as instructional quality, student support services, and community engagement, will likely require a multi-faceted approach by the Brookhaven School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 443 E Monticello Street
       Brookhaven, MS  39601


(601) 833-4498

District: Brookhaven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,081 Help


Feeder schools for Brookhaven High School:

Elementary:    Brookhaven Elementary School
    Mamie Martin Elementary School
Middle:    Alexander Junior High School
    Lipsey School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  769

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.6%
White:
27.7%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brookhaven High School ranks worse than 72.8% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66.6%), White (27.7%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookhaven High School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookhaven High School is $10,081.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Brookhaven High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Brookhaven High School 166th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Brookhaven High School in the ranking list.)

Brookhaven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookhaven School District 74th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brookhaven High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.82 169th 232 27.2%
2005 43.89 147th 232 36.6%
2006 42.57 149th 232 35.8%
2007 53.55 118th 232 49.1%
2008 67.19 71st 235 69.8%
2009 43.62 146th 235 37.9%
2010 54.48 115th 235 51.1%
2011 45.53 147th 244 39.8%
2012 43.09 144th 241 40.2%
2013 27.57 183rd 238 23.1%
2014 41.69 140th 236 40.7%
2015 24.29 165th 226 27.0%
2016 42.76 134th 231 42.0%
2017 46.14 126th 237 46.8%
2018 49.96 118th 233 49.4%
2019 46.57 118th 233 49.4%
2021 39.52 135th 231 41.6%
2022 41.69 145th 228 36.4%
2023 26.48 169th 226 25.2%
2024 28.39 166th 228 27.2%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Brookhaven High School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brookhaven High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 390 386 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1991 393 385 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1992 385 434 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1993 381 430 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 815
1994 356 427 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1995 311 409 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1996 311 409 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1997 389 588 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 979
1998 406 569 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 975
1999 385 569 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 959
2000 387 517 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 906
2001 372 506 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 880
2002 354 439 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 797
2003 354 439 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 797
2004 328 449 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 783
2005 332 468 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 806
2006 319 489 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 813
2007 336 505 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 851
2008 344 546 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 901
2009 323 567 7 3 1 0 0 0 901
2010 321 562 5 4 1 0 0 0 893
2011 266 549 7 3 0 0 0 0 825
2012 261 505 7 3 0 0 0 0 776
2013 286 491 6 5 0 0 0 0 788
2014 287 503 6 4 0 0 2 0 802
2015 314 496 5 4 0 0 1 0 820
2016 319 488 5 3 0 0 1 0 816
2017 307 459 4 4 0 0 4 0 778
2018 303 443 4 7 0 0 3 0 760
2019 257 462 2 5 0 0 18 0 744
2020 272 469 5 13 0 0 16 0 775
2021 244 483 5 11 0 0 21 0 764
2022 249 505 6 6 3 0 18 0 787
2023 213 512 8 10 3 0 23 0 769

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brookhaven High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 776 38.8 20.0 n/a
1991 780 39.7 19.6 n/a
1992 822 39.8 20.6 54.5
1993 815 40.6 20.1 53.9
1994 786 37.2 21.1 55.3
1995 720 35.7 20.2 56.1
1996 720 35.7 20.2 56.1
1997 979 56.5 17.3 55.8
1998 975 56.0 17.4 53.9
1999 959 53.0 18.1 59
2000 906 54.7 16.6 59.7
2001 880 50.6 17.4 60.2
2002 797 48.1 16.6 64.2
2003 797 48.1 16.6 64.2
2004 783 51.2 15.3 48.8
2005 806 44.4 18.2 52
2006 813 45.6 17.8 58.7
2007 851 44.8 19.0 51.1
2008 901 59.8 15.1 57.9
2009 901 55.3 16.3 56.9
2010 893 50.7 17.5 61.7
2011 825 49.5 16.6 65.5
2012 776 57.3 13.5 66.2
2013 788 52.6 14.9 66.8
2014 802 54.3 14.7 67.6
2015 820 52.0 15.7 66
2016 816 55.0 14.8 66.1
2017 778 55.8 13.9 65
2018 760 51.2 14.8 62.2
2019 744 49.2 15.1 64.9
2020 775 46.3 16.7 66.8
2021 764 46.4 16.4 99.6
2022 787 49.1 16.0 99.6
2023 769 52.6 14.6 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brookhaven High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 776 38.8 20.0 n/a
1991 780 39.7 19.6 n/a
1992 822 39.8 20.6 54.5
1993 815 40.6 20.1 53.9
1994 786 37.2 21.1 55.3
1995 720 35.7 20.2 56.1
1996 720 35.7 20.2 56.1
1997 979 56.5 17.3 55.8
1998 975 56.0 17.4 53.9
1999 959 53.0 18.1 59
2000 906 54.7 16.6 59.7
2001 880 50.6 17.4 60.2
2002 797 48.1 16.6 64.2
2003 797 48.1 16.6 64.2
2004 783 51.2 15.3 48.8
2005 806 44.4 18.2 52
2006 813 45.6 17.8 58.7
2007 851 44.8 19.0 51.1
2008 901 59.8 15.1 57.9
2009 901 55.3 16.3 56.9
2010 893 50.7 17.5 61.7
2011 825 49.5 16.6 65.5
2012 776 57.3 13.5 66.2
2013 788 52.6 14.9 66.8
2014 802 54.3 14.7 67.6
2015 820 52.0 15.7 66
2016 816 55.0 14.8 66.1
2017 778 55.8 13.9 65
2018 760 51.2 14.8 62.2
2019 744 49.2 15.1 64.9
2020 775 46.3 16.7 66.8
2021 764 46.4 16.4 99.6
2022 787 49.1 16.0 99.6
2023 769 52.6 14.6 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brookhaven High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $566 (5.6%) $9,515 (94.4%) $10,081

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookhaven High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 118th of 233 High schoolsRanks 169th of 226 High schools
 24.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Brookhaven High School)42.429.9
 12.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Brookhaven School District)51.636.4
 15.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Brookhaven High School)38.446.7
 8.3%
   End of Course English II (Brookhaven School District)38.446.7
 8.3%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Brookhaven High School)57.641.4
 16.2%
   End of Course Biology (Brookhaven School District)57.641.4
 16.2%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Brookhaven High School)6065.1
 5.1%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Brookhaven School District)6065.1
 5.1%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students744769
 3.4%
African American462512
 10.8%
American Indian03
Asian28
 300%
Hispanic510
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White257213
 17.1%
Two or More Races1823
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%99.6%
 34.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookhaven High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 769 students attended Brookhaven High School.

Brookhaven High School ranks 166th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Brookhaven High School are 67% African American, 28% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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