Lawrence County High School
713 Thomas East Jolly Dr, Monticello, MS 39654 | (601) 587-4910
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 647
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 647 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 99th out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P. O. Box 488, Monticello, MS 39654
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Lawrence County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,365
- Graduation Rate: 65.7%
- Dropout Rate: 4.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.8
- Enrolled Students: 2,171
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 647
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 41.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 324 (50.1%)
- Females: 323 (49.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 68 (10.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 365 (56.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 433 (66.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 285 | 44.0% |
Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
Hispanic | 4 | 0.6% |
White | 357 | 55.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
9th Grade | 194 | 30.0% |
10th Grade | 179 | 27.7% |
11th Grade | 131 | 20.2% |
12th Grade | 131 | 20.2% |
Ungraded | 12 | 1.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 39%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:39%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $38,478
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,479 | 46% |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,944 | 54% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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