For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,693 students in Lawrence County, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, MS are Lawrence County High School, Monticello Elementary School and Topeka Tilton Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
713 Thomas E. Jolly Dr.
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
957 W Mcpherson Drive
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-7609
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-7609
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
853 Highway 27 South
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4895
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4895
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Rod Paige Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Broad St. West
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
New Hebron Attendance Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Golden Bear Lane
Newhebron, MS 39140
(601) 694-2151
Newhebron, MS 39140
(601) 694-2151
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence Co Tech & Career Center
Vocational School
686 Smith Lane
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-9346
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-9346
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, MS include Lawrence County High School, Monticello Elementary School and Topeka Tilton Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
6 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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