For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 564 students in Monticello, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Monticello, MS is Lawrence County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Monticello, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawrence County High School, with 85-89% 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 Public High Schools in Monticello, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence County High 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
| 564 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monticello, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Monticello, MS include Lawrence County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monticello?
2 public high schools are located in Monticello.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello 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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