Top Rankings
Lawrence Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,696 students in Lawrence Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Lawrence Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
1,696 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lawrence Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
714 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
42%
47%
# White Students
898 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
53%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
146
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
106
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
26
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,254 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,676 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,254
$12,143
Spending / Student
$12,676
$12,013
Best Lawrence Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
713 Thomas E. Jolly Dr.
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
Magnet School
(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
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello Elementary School
Magnet 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-4
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Rod Paige Middle School
Magnet 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: 5-8
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
New Hebron Attendance Center
Magnet School
(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
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence Co Tech & Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
686 Smith Lane
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-9346
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-9346
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence Co School District?
Lawrence Co School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,696 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence Co School District?
Lawrence Co School District is ranked #90 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Co School District?
53% of Lawrence Co School District students are White, 42% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence Co School District?
Lawrence Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Lawrence Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,676 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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