For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,129 students in Lawrence County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, MS are Topeka Tilton Attendance Center, Monticello Elementary School and Rod Paige Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
853 Highway 27 South
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4895
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4895
Grades: K-8
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Rod Paige Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Broad St. West
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
New Hebron Attendance Center
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, MS include Topeka Tilton Attendance Center, Monticello Elementary School and Rod Paige Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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