Lawrence County High School

Summary:

Lawrence County High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Monticello, Mississippi, with a student population of 535. The school is part of the Lawrence County School District, which is ranked 84 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lawrence County High School has a relatively balanced racial composition, with 49.53% White and 46.54% African American students, its academic performance lags behind the state averages. The school's proficiency rates on the MAAP exams are lower than the state, with 54% in Algebra I, 39.9% in English II, 45.2% in Biology, and 54.4% in U.S. History. Additionally, the school has an exceptionally high percentage of students (99.44%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's student-teacher ratio has been decreasing, from 16.9 in 2020-2021 to 14.7 in 2022-2023, which could lead to more personalized attention and support for students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Mississippi School for the Arts and Brookhaven High School, Lawrence County High School performs significantly worse on standardized tests, particularly in core subjects. This suggests that the school may need to implement more targeted interventions and support to help its students achieve at higher levels. Despite these challenges, the school's diverse student population and decreasing student-teacher ratio indicate potential areas for improvement, and the school can work to provide a more equitable and high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 713 Thomas E. Jolly Dr.
       Monticello, MS  39654


(601) 587-4910

District: Lawrence County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,421 Help


Feeder schools for Lawrence County High School:

Elementary:    Monticello Elementary School
    New Hebron Attendance Center
    Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
Middle:    Rod Paige Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  535

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.5%
African American:
46.5%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lawrence County High School ranks worse than 73.7% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.5%), African American (46.5%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawrence County High School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawrence County High School is $10,421.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lawrence County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence County High School 168th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Lawrence County High School in the ranking list.)

Lawrence County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence County School District 84th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lawrence County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.00 139th 232 40.1%
2005 30.48 185th 232 20.3%
2006 40.99 155th 232 33.2%
2007 35.05 174th 232 25.0%
2008 46.13 138th 235 41.3%
2009 51.28 124th 235 47.2%
2010 52.77 121st 235 48.5%
2011 56.08 112th 244 54.1%
2012 54.05 115th 241 52.3%
2013 45.86 133rd 238 44.1%
2014 52.16 113th 236 52.1%
2015 48.39 98th 226 56.6%
2016 33.25 156th 231 32.5%
2017 36.74 146th 237 38.4%
2018 37.90 148th 233 36.5%
2019 39.59 141st 233 39.5%
2021 28.22 162nd 231 29.9%
2022 42.31 144th 228 36.8%
2023 28.84 162nd 226 28.3%
2024 26.52 168th 228 26.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lawrence County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lawrence County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 382 356 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1991 392 331 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1992 400 352 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1993 371 373 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1994 413 339 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1995 404 352 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1996 404 352 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1997 438 337 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1998 442 319 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1999 451 297 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2000 411 288 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2001 394 276 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 382 264 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2003 382 264 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2004 384 271 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2005 389 277 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2006 372 293 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2007 354 294 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2008 354 281 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2009 337 292 1 6 0 0 0 0 636
2010 357 285 1 4 0 0 0 0 647
2011 348 290 3 6 0 0 0 0 647
2012 354 279 5 6 0 0 2 0 646
2013 320 271 6 8 0 0 3 0 608
2014 315 267 5 7 0 0 3 0 597
2015 318 258 5 7 1 0 0 0 589
2016 325 270 4 8 1 0 0 0 608
2017 323 259 3 11 0 0 3 0 599
2018 316 260 5 6 0 0 2 0 589
2019 316 237 4 8 0 0 2 0 567
2020 310 219 3 9 0 0 4 0 545
2021 298 231 1 7 0 0 10 0 547
2022 282 241 1 8 0 0 14 0 546
2023 265 249 1 6 0 0 14 0 535

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lawrence County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 738 28.3 26.0 n/a
1991 723 32.6 22.1 n/a
1992 752 31.3 24.0 52.8
1993 746 33.8 22.1 53.2
1994 754 35.5 21.2 55.6
1995 756 38.3 19.7 57.9
1996 756 38.3 19.7 57.9
1997 775 37.1 20.9 51.1
1998 764 38.1 20.1 53.8
1999 748 42.0 17.8 62
2000 699 37.9 18.4 60.4
2001 670 37.8 17.7 60.1
2002 648 40.8 15.9 62.3
2003 648 40.8 15.9 62.3
2004 659 37.8 17.4 46.4
2005 674 39.4 17.1 56.4
2006 675 41.4 16.3 62.1
2007 657 43.5 15.1 59.8
2008 640 42.1 15.2 55.3
2009 636 41.6 15.3 60.1
2010 647 41.8 15.4 66.9
2011 647 42.2 15.2 69.4
2012 646 39.5 16.3 70.4
2013 608 37.9 16.0 68.4
2014 597 34.8 17.1 71
2015 589 34.0 17.3 71.6
2016 608 35.0 17.3 73
2017 599 33.1 18.0 73.1
2018 589 32.8 17.9 73.3
2019 567 30.2 18.7 71.6
2020 545 30.6 17.7 69
2021 547 32.3 16.9 99.5
2022 546 34.4 15.8 99.5
2023 535 36.2 14.7 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lawrence County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 738 28.3 26.0 n/a
1991 723 32.6 22.1 n/a
1992 752 31.3 24.0 52.8
1993 746 33.8 22.1 53.2
1994 754 35.5 21.2 55.6
1995 756 38.3 19.7 57.9
1996 756 38.3 19.7 57.9
1997 775 37.1 20.9 51.1
1998 764 38.1 20.1 53.8
1999 748 42.0 17.8 62
2000 699 37.9 18.4 60.4
2001 670 37.8 17.7 60.1
2002 648 40.8 15.9 62.3
2003 648 40.8 15.9 62.3
2004 659 37.8 17.4 46.4
2005 674 39.4 17.1 56.4
2006 675 41.4 16.3 62.1
2007 657 43.5 15.1 59.8
2008 640 42.1 15.2 55.3
2009 636 41.6 15.3 60.1
2010 647 41.8 15.4 66.9
2011 647 42.2 15.2 69.4
2012 646 39.5 16.3 70.4
2013 608 37.9 16.0 68.4
2014 597 34.8 17.1 71
2015 589 34.0 17.3 71.6
2016 608 35.0 17.3 73
2017 599 33.1 18.0 73.1
2018 589 32.8 17.9 73.3
2019 567 30.2 18.7 71.6
2020 545 30.6 17.7 69
2021 547 32.3 16.9 99.5
2022 546 34.4 15.8 99.5
2023 535 36.2 14.7 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lawrence County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $808 (7.8%) $9,612 (92.2%) $10,421

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 233 High schoolsRanks 162nd of 226 High schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lawrence County High School)2058.3
 38.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lawrence County School District)22.658.3
 35.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Lawrence County High School)36.737.2
 0.5%
   End of Course English II (Lawrence County School District)36.737.2
 0.5%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Lawrence County High School)63.141.4
 21.7%
   End of Course Biology (Lawrence County School District)63.141.4
 21.7%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Lawrence County High School)52.364.5
 12.2%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Lawrence County School District)52.364.5
 12.2%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students567535
 5.6%
African American237249
 5.1%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic86
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White316265
 16.1%
Two or More Races214
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.6%99.4%
 27.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence County High School

Lawrence County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Monticello Elementary School
Elementary : New Hebron Attendance Center
Elementary : Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
Middle : Rod Paige Middle School

Lawrence County High School ranks 168th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Lawrence County High School are 50% White, 47% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 535 students attended Lawrence County High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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