Summary:
The city of Monticello, Mississippi is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Lawrence County School District. The schools in this area serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the schools in Monticello, Topeka Tilton Attendance Center and Rod Paige Middle School stand out as the top performers. Topeka Tilton Attendance Center has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Mississippi schools for the past 3 years, with significantly higher test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Similarly, Rod Paige Middle School has ranked in the top 35% of Mississippi middle schools, with particularly strong performance in Mathematics.
In contrast, Monticello Elementary School has seen a decline in its ranking, dropping from the top 50% to the bottom 10% of Mississippi elementary schools. The district as a whole faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Lawrence County High School has a 89.4% four-year graduation rate, slightly below the state average. These factors suggest the need for the Monticello school district to focus on improving academic outcomes and addressing the unique needs of its student population.
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