New Hebron School

Lawrence County School District
120 Golden Bear Lane
New Hebron, MS 39140
259 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
New Hebron Attendance Center is a public school located in New Hebron, Mississippi, serving students as part of the Lawrence County School District. As an "attendance center," the school functions as a community hub for the local area, typically providing educational services that span several grade levels—often ranging from elementary through middle school—within a small-town, rural setting. The school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment focused on foundational academic development and student growth.

Operated under the umbrella of the Lawrence County School District, the institution adheres to state educational standards while maintaining the specific culture of its community. The school’s identity is rooted in its local mascot, the Golden Bear, and it serves as a primary educational resource for families in the northern portion of Lawrence County. For parents and community members, the school's official website provides centralized information regarding district policies, academic calendars, and resources to support student success.
259
Total Students
24.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    159 (61.4%)
  • White
    87 (33.6%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lawrence County School District
Phone: (601)694-2151
Website: http://www.lawcosd.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 251
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 29
Grade 7 36
Grade 8 26
Gender Ratio