Best Schools in Lawrence County, MS
Lawrence County, MS has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,696 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Lawrence County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lawrence County, MS
The top high schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawrence County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 535 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence County, MS
The top middle schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rod Paige Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 259 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence County, MS
The top elementary schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 313 Students
2. New Hebron Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 254 Students
3. Monticello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lawrence County, MS has a total population of 12,016 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lawrence County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lawrence County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lawrence County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence County, MS
How many schools are in Lawrence County, MS?
Lawrence County, MS has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,696 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Lawrence County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Lawrence County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lawrence County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lawrence County
2 places in Lawrence County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Monticello (4)
- New Hebron (1)
School districts (1)
- Lawrence Co School Dist (5 schools)