Lawrence County School District

The Lawrence County School District in Mississippi operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 75 out of 130 school districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out in their performance. Topeka Tilton Attendance Center, a K-8 school, consistently ranks in the top half of Mississippi elementary schools and earns 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. This school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Similarly, Rod Paige Middle School performs well, ranking in the top half of Mississippi middle schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars.

However, the district faces some challenges. The graduation rate at Lawrence County High School is slightly below the state average, and all schools in the district have a chronic absenteeism rate that is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools in the district generally perform below the state averages on standardized tests, with the exception of Topeka Tilton Attendance Center and Rod Paige Middle School. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district suggest that socioeconomic factors may be impacting student achievement.