Lincoln County School District, MS

Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln County School District

Lincoln County School District operates four schools across its attendance area in southern Mississippi: Bogue Chitto, Enterprise, Loyd Star, and West Lincoln. Each serves as a community school spanning elementary and secondary grades, which means most students stay in the same building through a large stretch of their education rather than moving between separate campuses. The district serves kindergarten through twelfth grade and has a moderate enrollment for a county system in this part of the state. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller Black student population and very limited representation from other racial and ethnic groups.

On Mississippi's state assessment, the MAAP, the district's math results are generally solid in the middle elementary and early middle grades, with proficiency holding above the midpoint in most tested grades. Sixth grade stands out as a relative high point. By eighth grade, math proficiency softens somewhat. In English language arts, the pattern is more uneven. Fifth grade is a genuine strength, with a strong majority of students reaching proficiency. Seventh grade, by contrast, dips notably, and eighth grade sits near the middle. Science results are a bright spot: both tested grades show a majority of students proficient, with fifth grade science among the district's strongest results statewide. Parents looking at the upper middle grades, particularly seventh grade ELA, may want to ask the district what supports are in place and whether recent instructional changes address that dip.

Several pieces of information parents often look for were not available in the data we received. There is no free or reduced-price lunch figure, so we cannot characterize the district's economic need level. IEP and English learner rates are also missing. No graduation rate was provided, which limits the picture for families of high school students. No civil rights data, course access inventory, staffing ratios, attendance figures, or discipline data were included. We looked for a district brief on recent parent-relevant changes and found only basic profile information, so we cannot speak to recent initiatives, leadership transitions, or facility plans. A neighbor comparison set was not provided, so we cannot position this district against surrounding county systems.

The housing context tells a useful story for families considering a move. Across the zip codes the district draws from, which include Brookhaven, Bogue Chitto, Wesson, and several smaller communities, home values sit well below the state midpoint and far below the national figure. The price-to-income ratio is low, meaning a family earning a typical income would face a relatively light mortgage burden compared with most parts of the country. Some zip codes in the district's footprint have seen modest year-over-year price growth, while others have declined slightly, so conditions vary by community. The overall picture is one of affordable entry-level housing in a rural, small-town setting.

What this district appears to offer is a small, community-anchored school system where students stay close to home across many grades. The academic results are respectable in several subjects and grades, with science and fifth grade literacy as particular strengths, and some room for attention in upper middle grade ELA. Families who want a rural setting, stable school assignment, and affordable housing will find those conditions here. What we cannot tell from the available data is how the district supports students with special needs, what advanced coursework or career pathways exist at the high school level, or how the district has changed in recent years. Those are questions worth bringing directly to school leadership before making a decision.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,824

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

Black 14%

White 83%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

54%

Grade 3

56%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

69%

Grade 6

59%

Grade 7

52%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

60%

Grade 3

58%

Grade 4

75%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 6

39%

Grade 7

50%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

77%

Grade 5

63%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$170,610

Year-over-year change-0.6%

Range across 12 ZIP codes$120K to $187K

vs. state typical0.88x

vs. national typical0.46x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (12 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
39629	Bogue Chitto	$183K	+3.5%	31.9%
39601	Brookhaven	$163K	-2.6%	27.5%
39191	Wesson	$179K	-3.4%	18.6%
39662	Ruth	$168K	+5.7%	7.3%
39668	Hazlehurst	$147K	-11.3%	4.0%
39666	Summit	$140K	-4.7%	3.9%
39664	Smithdale	$187K	-2.2%	2.6%
39665	Sontag	$129K	-4.7%	1.4%
39083	Hazlehurst	$120K	-0.1%	1.3%
39647	McCall Creek	$163K	-0.1%	0.8%
39641	Jayess	$158K	+0.5%	0.7%
39654	Monticello	$121K	-2.5%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$861/mo

Home price / national median income2.0x

Comparison

State typical home value$194,242 (+1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.