Public schools in Monticello, MS
5 open public schools with an address in Monticello, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,415
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Monticello public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Monticello, MS: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,415 students, an average of 283 per school. The largest campus is Lawrence County High School (529 students), and the largest elementary school is Monticello Elementary (397).
Every listed school belongs to Lawrence County School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 74% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Monticello
Elementary schools in Monticello
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Elementary Lawrence County School District | KG–05 | 397 | 12.4:1 | |
| Topeka - Tilton School Lawrence County School District | KG–08 | 298 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Monticello
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Paige Middle School Lawrence County School District | 06–08 | 191 | 9.8:1 |
High schools in Monticello
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Co Tech & Career Center Lawrence County School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Lawrence County High School Lawrence County School District | 09–13 | 529 | 12:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.5%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black38.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Monticello schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,415 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monticello
How many public schools are in Monticello, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Monticello: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,415 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Monticello?
All listed public schools with an address in Monticello belong to Lawrence County School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Monticello?
Lawrence County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monticello, with 529 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Monticello?
No school with an address in Monticello is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Monticello schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monticello public schools is 12.2:1, lower than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Monticello guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities