- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280249000482
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Lawrence County High School grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 280249000482 · Monticello, MS High · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 14.7:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello Elementary School (397 students)
Lawrence County High School grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lawrence County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lawrence County High School
529 students
- Monticello Ele
Monticello Elementary School
397 students
- Topeka Tilton
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
298 students
- New Hebron Att
New Hebron Attendance Center
259 students
- Rod Paige Midd 191
Rod Paige Middle School
191 students
What this shows Lawrence County High School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence County High School compares
Lawrence County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,783
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Lawrence Co School Dist reports $12,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~529 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), up 29.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.