For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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