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Brookhaven city, MS

ZIP 39601 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 39601

K-12 nearby
14
Public
12
Private
2
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39601 (Brookhaven, MS) is associated with Brookhaven School District (LEA 2800840) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 14 K-12 schools (12 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.4 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Copiah-Lincoln Community College about 9.9 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Brookhaven School District
LEA ID
2800840
Private school share (ACS)
0.3%

Colleges & universities (36)

  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College9.9 miles (15.9 km)2yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College18.6 miles (29.9 km)2yr-public
  • Alcorn State University45.0 miles (72.5 km)4yr-public
  • Hinds Community College48.0 miles (77.2 km)2yr-public
  • Jackson State University52.9 miles (85.2 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Mississippi53.6 miles (86.2 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi College54.0 miles (86.9 km)4yr-private
  • Belhaven University55.1 miles (88.7 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College55.2 miles (88.8 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi Community College Board56.9 miles (91.6 km)2yr-public
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning56.9 miles (91.6 km)4yr-public
  • Tougaloo College60.8 miles (97.8 km)4yr-private
Show all 36 colleges & universities
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary61.5 miles (99.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Southern Mississippi69.2 miles (111.3 km)4yr-public
  • William Carey University71.8 miles (115.5 km)4yr-private
  • Southeastern Louisiana University72.5 miles (116.6 km)4yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College74.0 miles (119.1 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College74.7 miles (120.2 km)4yr-private
  • Jones County Junior College74.8 miles (120.4 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College78.8 miles (126.8 km)4yr-private
  • Southern University and A & M College83.4 miles (134.3 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center83.6 miles (134.6 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System83.8 miles (134.9 km)4yr-public
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology85.0 miles (136.8 km)2yr-private
  • Baton Rouge Community College86.6 miles (139.3 km)2yr-public
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus86.7 miles (139.5 km)2yr-private
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology87.0 miles (140.0 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute87.1 miles (140.2 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration87.3 miles (140.5 km)4yr-public
  • Northshore Technical Community College88.5 miles (142.5 km)2yr-public
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University88.8 miles (142.9 km)4yr-private
  • ITI Technical College88.9 miles (143.0 km)2yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge89.0 miles (143.2 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College89.7 miles (144.4 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College95.3 miles (153.4 km)2yr-public
  • River Parishes Community College98.7 miles (158.8 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
FAITH PRESBYTERIAN KINDERGARTENprivate——0.9 miles (1.5 km)
Brookhaven Elementary Schoolpublic——1.7 miles (2.7 km)
MS School Of The Artspublic——1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Lipsey Middle Schoolpublic——2.0 miles (3.3 km)
Brookhaven High Schoolpublic——2.3 miles (3.7 km)
BROOKHAVEN TECHNICAL CENTERpublic——2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Alexander Junior Highpublic——2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Mamie Martin Elementarypublic——2.4 miles (3.9 km)
MULLINS SCHOOLpublic——2.5 miles (4.0 km)
THE READING NOOK ACADEMYprivate——3.0 miles (4.8 km)
Loyd Star Attendance Centerpublic——6.7 miles (10.8 km)
West Lincoln Schoolpublic——7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Enterprise Attendance Centerpublic——8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Bogue Chitto Schoolpublic——8.5 miles (13.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39601

What school district is ZIP code 39601 in?
ZIP 39601 (Brookhaven, MS) maps to Brookhaven School District (LEA ID 2800840) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39601?
US5 lists 14 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 12 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39601 attend private school?
About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39601 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher19.0%
High school33.3%
Less than HS14.0%
School districtBrookhaven School District