Enrollment
529
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monticello, MS
Lawrence County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280249000482
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence County High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Monticello, MS.
School address
District: Lawrence Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280249000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrence County High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lawrence County High School
Lawrence County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Monticello, Mississippi, enrolling 529 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 529 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (44%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lawrence Co School Dist also operates Monticello Elementary School (397 students) and Topeka Tilton Attendance Center (298 students) alongside Lawrence County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lawrence County High School compares
Lawrence County High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▼ 9% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
African American 43.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Lawrence County High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence Co School Dist, which includes Lawrence County High School.
$11,530
Per student
-4%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 46.2%
Federal 20.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lawrence County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Topeka Tilton Attendance Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Hebron Attendance Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rod Paige Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~529 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence County High School
How many students attend Lawrence County High School?
Lawrence County High School has 529 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monticello, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County High School is 14.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence County High School?
72.9% of students at Lawrence County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence County High School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Monticello, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence County High School?
Lawrence County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawrence County High School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Monticello, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Lawrence County High School a good school?
Lawrence County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lawrence Co School Dist?
Besides Lawrence County High School, Lawrence Co School Dist also operates Monticello Elementary School (397 students), Topeka Tilton Attendance Center (298 students), and New Hebron Attendance Center (259 students). See the Lawrence Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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