Best Lawrence County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 564 students in Lawrence County, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Lawrence County, MS is Lawrence County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lawrence County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawrence County High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lawrence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
713 Thomas Jolly Street
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Gr: 9-13 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence Co Tech & Career Center
Vocational School
686 Smith Lane
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-9346
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, MS include Lawrence County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
2 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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