For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 731 students in Lawrence County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, MS are Topeka - Tilton School, Rod Paige Middle School and New Hebron School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
New Hebron School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Golden Bear Lane
Newhebron, MS 39140
(601) 694-2151
Newhebron, MS 39140
(601) 694-2151
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, MS include Topeka - Tilton School, Rod Paige Middle School and New Hebron School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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