Lawrence County Schools & Education
Lawrence County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,687
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#19
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lawrence County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 38/100, Lawrence County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,687 per pupil, Lawrence County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 39% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lawrence County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #19 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
4.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,687
$267 below the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lawrence County has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lawrence County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Lawrence County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#19
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
1,696 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lawrence County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lawrence County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Scale Education in a Rural Setting
Lawrence County operates six public schools serving a total of 1,696 students. This focused network includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
Centralized Governance in One District
The Lawrence County School District manages all six schools and 1,696 students in the county. Charter schools are not present, allowing the district to maintain a consistent educational standard.
Entirely Rural and Intimate School Sizes
All six schools are located in rural areas, fostering a small-town feel with an average of 339 students per school. Lawrence County High School is the largest campus, enrolling 535 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Lawrence County
Reported Enrollment
1,696
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST
6 Public Schools in Lawrence County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST | Monticello, 39654Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 535 |
| MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST | Monticello, 39654Rural: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 335 |
| TOPEKA TILTON ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST | Monticello, 39654Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 313 |
| ROD PAIGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST | Monticello, 39654Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 259 |
| NEW HEBRON ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST | New Hebron, 39140Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 254 |
| LAWRENCE CO TECH & CAREER CENTER | Record | LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST | Monticello, 39654Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST
Monticello, 39654 / Rural: Remote
MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST
Monticello, 39654 / Rural: Remote
TOPEKA TILTON ATTENDANCE CENTER
LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST
Monticello, 39654 / Rural: Remote
ROD PAIGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST
Monticello, 39654 / Rural: Remote
NEW HEBRON ATTENDANCE CENTER
LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST
New Hebron, 39140 / Rural: Remote
LAWRENCE CO TECH & CAREER CENTER
LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST
Monticello, 39654 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,687
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Lawrence County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lawrence County, Mississippi?
Lawrence County operates six public schools serving a total of 1,696 students. This focused network includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Lawrence County, Mississippi?
The Lawrence County School District manages all six schools and 1,696 students in the county. Charter schools are not present, allowing the district to maintain a consistent educational standard.
What is the school experience like in Lawrence County?
All six schools are located in rural areas, fostering a small-town feel with an average of 339 students per school. Lawrence County High School is the largest campus, enrolling 535 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.