For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,414 students in Monticello, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Monticello, MS are Lawrence County High School, Monticello Elementary School and Topeka - Tilton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monticello, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
713 Thomas Jolly Street
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Gr: 9-13 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
957 W Mcpherson Drive
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-7609
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-7609
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Topeka - Tilton School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
853 Highway 27 South
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2367
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2367
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Rod Paige Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Broad St. West
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence Co Tech & Career Center
Vocational School
686 Smith Lane
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-9346
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-9346
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monticello, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Monticello, MS include Lawrence County High School, Monticello Elementary School and Topeka - Tilton School.
How many public schools are located in Monticello?
5 public schools are located in Monticello.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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