Best High Schools in Lawrence, MS

Lawrence, MS has 5 high schools with 2,015 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lawrence score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lawrence exceed expectations.

1. Newton County High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 811 Students

2. Lake High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students

3. Newton High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students

4. Heidelberg High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students

5. Quitman High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lawrence, MS

Lawrence, MS has 3 middle schools with 623 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lawrence score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lawrence meet expectations.

1. Heidelberg Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 115 Students

2. N H Pilate Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students

3. Quitman Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence, MS

Lawrence, MS has 5 elementary schools with 2,406 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lawrence score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lawrence exceed expectations.

1. Newton County Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newton County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 877 Students

2. Lake Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students

3. William J Berry Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 Students

4. Newton Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

5. Quitman Lower Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 464 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence, MS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lawrence, MS has a total population of 1,346 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lawrence, MS

5,044

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lawrence, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

7.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

5.99 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence, MS.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

79 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lawrence, MS Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Lawrence, MS

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Newton, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lake, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Calhoun, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Roberts, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Conehatta, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Usrytown, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Decatur, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hays, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Garlandville, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hickory, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations