Among the ethnicities represented in Lawrence County schools, white was the most prevalent among the county students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.
Of the 1,693 students attending Lawrence County schools, 51.5% were white. Black students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 42.8% of Lawrence County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Lawrence County, representing 52.9% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 0.2% when compared to the previous year.
Mississippi’s schools, with an enrollment of 436,523 in the 2023-24 academic year, are mostly divided between two ethnicities, with Black or African American students being the largest racial group at 46.86%, followed by white students at 42.14%.
Students in the state showed a significant improvement in the 2022-23 academic year, demonstrating sustained progress in their post-pandemic recovery. Overall, 87% of schools and 91% of districts achieved a grade of C or better, compared to 81% of schools and 87% of districts in the prior year.
Results from the 2022-23 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) showed students reaching an all-time high in all core subjects. Students better performed on the Math and English portion of the test, achieving grades around 5% better than in the previous year.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County High School | White | 50.7% | 564 |
| Rod Paige Middle School | Black | 47.9% | 188 |
| Monticello Elementary School | White | 46.7% | 398 |
| Topeka Tilton Attendance Center | White | 83.5% | 284 |
| New Hebron Attendance Center | Black | 63.7% | 259 |