LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lawrence County School District school district, located in Monticello, MS with about 589 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Monticello, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Lawrence County School District. Situated on Thomas E. Jolly Drive, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school maintains a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and extracurricular involvement, aiming to equip its student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving world.

In addition to its core academic offerings, LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through various athletic programs, student organizations, and community engagement initiatives. By leveraging its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders regarding academic standards, school events, and administrative updates. As a vital component of the Monticello educational landscape, the institution strives to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages student achievement and institutional pride.

For more information, contact LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 587-4910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

713 Thomas E. Jolly Dr.
P.O. Box 488
Monticello, MS 39654
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LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Monticello, MS with about 589 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
589
Teachers:
32.86
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 589 students

White
53.7%
Black or African American
44.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.