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Best Schools in Monticello, MS
Monticello, MS has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,442 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Monticello underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Monticello, MS
The top high schools in Monticello, 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 Monticello, MS
The top middle schools in Monticello, 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 Monticello, MS
The top elementary schools in Monticello, 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. Monticello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monticello, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monticello, MS has a total population of 3,848 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monticello, 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 Monticello, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monticello, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monticello, 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 Monticello, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Monticello, MS
How many schools are in Monticello, MS?
Monticello, MS has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,442 students in total.
How do schools in Monticello perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Monticello score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Monticello underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Monticello?
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: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Monticello
4 of 4 schools in Monticello carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Monticello. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.