Best Schools in Lawrence, MS
Lawrence, MS has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,679 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Lawrence exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lawrence, MS
The top high schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 811 Students
2. Heidelberg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
3. Bay Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Jasper Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
4. Newton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
5. Quitman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 491 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence, MS
The top middle schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bay Springs Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Jasper Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students
2. Heidelberg Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 115 Students
3. N H Pilate Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
4. Quitman Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence, MS
The top elementary schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 877 Students
2. Bay Springs Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Jasper Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
3. Quitman Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 309 Students
4. William J Berry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 Students
5. Newton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
6. Quitman Lower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence, MS
How many schools are in Lawrence, MS?
Lawrence, MS has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,679 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Lawrence score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Lawrence exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lawrence?
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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