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Rod Paige Middle School

Q: Is Rod Paige Middle School a good school?

Rod Paige Middle School ranks 95 th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

95^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 64% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Rod Paige Middle School is a public middle school in Monticello, Mississippi, serving 188 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lawrence County School District, which is ranked 75 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Rod Paige Middle School has shown mixed performance compared to state and district averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were below the state averages, but the Science proficiency rate was higher. Compared to nearby Lipsey School and Alexander Junior High School, Rod Paige Middle School generally underperforms in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 95 to 197 out of 266 middle schools in Mississippi.

Rod Paige Middle School faces significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23.9% to 35.1% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Lipsey School and Alexander Junior High School. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.11% to 98.95% in recent years, indicating a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 13.1 in recent years, suggesting smaller class sizes. Addressing these issues, such as improving attendance and providing additional resources and support for the student population, will be crucial for the school to enhance educational outcomes for its students.

191

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,179

Per pupil spending ?

82.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1570 Broad St. West
Monticello, MS 39654

(601) 587-2128

District: Lawrence County School District

Students who attend Rod Paige Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lawrence County High School

Feeder schools for Rod Paige Middle School:

Elementary:

Monticello Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.1%

White:

41.4%

Hispanic:

7.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Mississippi median (64th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (35% vs 24% Mississippi)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg44%

Mississippi avg48%

95^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 30 pts since 2015

From bottom 34% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

75^th of 130Lawrence County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	64.3	95 of 266	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.0	84 of 264	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.2	111 of 243	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.7	169 of 257	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.8	160 of 257	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.1	197 of 264	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.2	168 of 252	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	23.3	206 of 272	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	36.0	167 of 260	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.3	176 of 266	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	34.6	179 of 264	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	37.9	176 of 269	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.8	168 of 270	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.3	114 of 264	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.3	96 of 255	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.3	77 of 247	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.0	92 of 244	62.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science64%+10 vs state

Mathematics63%+11 vs state

English Language Arts38%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Rod Paige Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Rod Paige Middle School	Public	6-8	1570 Broad St. West	Monticello	39654	Lawrence County	Lawrence County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 587-2128	191	19	9.8	82.2%	79 (41.4%)	90 (47.1%)	15 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	64.3	95^th of 266 public middle schools	64.3%		66	84^th of 264 public middle schools	68.2%	11		37.1	41.8	35.5		55.5	79.4	51.6			64.5	$16,179
Jeff Davis County Middle School	Public	6-8	2429 Mississippi Ave	Prentiss	39474	Jefferson Davis County	Jeff Davis County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 792-1450	262	16	16.4	98.9%	30 (11.5%)	120 (45.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (42.0%)								(n/a)												$13,270
Alexander Junior High	Public	7-8	713 Beauregard Street	Brookhaven	39601	Lincoln County	Brookhaven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 833-7549	340	28	12.0	82.6%	71 (20.9%)	245 (72.1%)	11 (3.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	31.1	182^nd of 266 public middle schools	31.6%		55	120^th of 264 public middle schools	54.5%	62			21.9	32.9			28.2	36.7	100.0		51.3	$13,728
Lipsey Middle School	Public	5-6	412 Drury Lane	Brookhaven	39601	Lincoln County	Brookhaven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 833-6148	341	27	12.4	77.4%	82 (24.0%)	227 (66.6%)	9 (2.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.6%)								(n/a)	50.2	35.2			45.7	48.1				63.8		$11,950

Frequently Asked Questions about Rod Paige Middle School

How many students attend Rod Paige Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 191 students attended Rod Paige Middle School.

What district is Rod Paige Middle School in?

Lawrence County School District

Is Rod Paige Middle School a good school?

Rod Paige Middle School ranks 95^th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Rod Paige Middle School?

Students at Rod Paige Middle School are 47% African American, 41% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Rod Paige Middle School attend?

Students who attend Rod Paige Middle School usually go on to attend Lawrence County High School

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