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Lawrence County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Lawrence County number 6, teaching approximately 1,674 Mississippi students against a population of 11,786. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Lawrence County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,674
-183 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Lawrence County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn MississippiIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
45.8%#56 of 73N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,674#61 of 73#2,382 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#58 of 73N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.6:1#4 of 73#419 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
77.8%#40 of 73#526 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
56.4%#23 of 70#767 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
11,786
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,674
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$43,531
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.8%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
3
954 students
Middle
1
191 students
High
2
529 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lawrence County School District
1,674 students · 1 district in Lawrence County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lawrence County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
64%
Hispanic
2%
Black
32%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
50%
Hispanic
3%
Black
42%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.4% under 18

Test scores in Lawrence County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 5 schools in Lawrence County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lawrence County High SchoolMonticelloHigh09-13529·
Monticello ElementaryMonticelloElementaryKG-05397·
Topeka - Tilton SchoolMonticelloElementaryKG-08298·
New Hebron SchoolNew HebronElementaryKG-08259·
Rod Paige Middle SchoolMonticelloMiddle06-08191·
LAWRENCE CO TECH & CAREER CENTERMonticelloHigh09-120·

Cities in Lawrence County

Monticello5 schoolsNew Hebron1 school

About Lawrence County

In Mississippi, Lawrence County is a compact county of about 11,786 residents. 6 public schools across the county serves about 1,674 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $43,531, about 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 13% lower than the Mississippi median.

On the school-mix side, Lawrence County is built around 3 elementary schools (954 students), 1 middle school (191), and 2 high schools (529).

Lawrence County School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,674 students on its own.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 10%: 1,857 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,674 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Lawrence County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Mississippi has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,674 students.
How many high schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Mississippi has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 529 students.
How many middle schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Mississippi has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 191 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Mississippi has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 954 students.
What is the largest school district in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County School District is the largest school district in Lawrence County, serving approximately 1,674 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County has roughly 11,786 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lawrence County?
Median household income in Lawrence County is $43,531, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 15.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lawrence County?
Approximately 13.2% of adults 25 and older in Lawrence County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lawrence County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 77.8% of students in Lawrence County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County schools?
Across Lawrence County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data