Best 39654 Mississippi Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 564 students in 39654, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 39654, MS is Lawrence County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39654 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 39654, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39654 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 55% (majority Black).

Best 39654, MS Public High Schools (2025)

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 E. Jolly Dr.
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 39654, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39654, MS include Lawrence County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39654?
2 public high schools are located in 39654.
What is the racial composition of students in 39654?
39654 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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