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#839 of 863 schools in MS
Lawrence County High School
High School · Lawrence Co School Dist · Monticello, MS
A Lawrence Co School Dist high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 488, Monticello, MS 39654
- Math 32% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lawrence County High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lawrence County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,053
Median home value
$108,800
Median rent
$711/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lawrence Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawrence County High School is listed in LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence County High School
Lawrence County High School is a public high school in Monticello, MS, part of Lawrence Co School Dist, serving approximately 564 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence County High School
What grades does Lawrence County High School serve?
Lawrence County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawrence County High School?
Lawrence County High School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence County High School rank in MS?
Lawrence County High School ranks #839 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lawrence County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lawrence County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence County High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lawrence County High School a charter school?
No, Lawrence County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence County High School a Title I school?
No, Lawrence County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence County High School?
73.9% of students at Lawrence County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (601) 587-4910
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39654)
- 4,589
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39654; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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