Total enrollment
1,415
-395 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Monticello
Mississippi · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Monticello's 5 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 1,415 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Monticello
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 58%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
39%
was 39%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE CO TECH & CAREER CENTER | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| Lawrence County High School | High | 09-13 | 529 |
| Monticello Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 397 |
| Rod Paige Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 191 |
| Topeka - Tilton School | Elementary | KG-08 | 298 |
About Monticello
Monticello, Mississippi is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,415 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 283, meaningfully below the state mean of about 498.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 22%: 1,810 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,415 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 58% to 54%.
On allk12, the community for Monticello discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.