Rod Paige Middle School

Lawrence County School District
1570 Broad St. West
Monticello, MS 39654
191 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Rod Paige Middle School, located in Monticello, Mississippi, is a key component of the Lawrence County School District. Named in honor of Rod Paige, a prominent educator and former United States Secretary of Education who hails from the local area, the school serves the middle-level student population of the community. It operates under the mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the critical transition between elementary and high school years.

As part of the Lawrence County school system, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that adheres to state educational standards while utilizing modern instructional practices. The school’s digital presence through the district website serves as a resource for parents and students, offering information on administrative policies, extracurricular opportunities, and academic calendars. By maintaining strong ties to the local community, Rod Paige Middle School strives to prepare its students for future success in higher education and beyond.
191
Total Students
19.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    90 (47.1%)
  • White
    79 (41.4%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)587-2128
Website: http://www.lawcosd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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
Grade 6 58
Grade 7 68
Grade 8 65
Gender Ratio