For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,434 students in 39654, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39654, MS are Lawrence County High School, Topeka Tilton Attendance Center and Monticello Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39654 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39654, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39654, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
713 Thomas E. Jolly Dr.
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
853 Highway 27 South
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4895
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4895
Grades: K-8
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Rod Paige Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Broad St. West
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39654, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39654, MS include Lawrence County High School, Topeka Tilton Attendance Center and Monticello Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39654?
5 public schools are located in 39654.
What is the racial composition of students in 39654?
39654 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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