Lawrence County Schools & Education
Lawrence County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,006
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#26
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lawrence County
Measured School Summary
Lawrence County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,006 per pupil, Lawrence County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lawrence County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #26 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,006
$264 below the state average
School coverage
14
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lawrence County has 14 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lawrence County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Lawrence County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#26
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Lawrence County
Elementary to high school visible
4,698 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lawrence County is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lawrence County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lawrence County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Centralized Learning in Lawrence County
Lawrence County operates 14 public schools serving 4,698 students through a single district. The landscape includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools located primarily in rural settings.
Unified District Excellence
The Lawrence County district manages all 4,698 students across its 14 schools. The county does not have any charter schools, ensuring a unified traditional public school experience for all families.
Rural Schooling with Personal Scale
Most schools are rural (11) or in towns (3), with an average enrollment of 392 students. Moulton Elementary is the largest school with 644 students, while Lawrence County High follows with 613.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Lawrence County
Reported Enrollment
4,698
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lawrence County
14 Public Schools in Lawrence County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary School | Record | Lawrence County | Moulton, 35650Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 644 |
| Lawrence County High School | Record | Lawrence County | Moulton, 35650Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 613 |
| East Lawrence Elementary School | Record | Lawrence County | Trinity, 35673Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 546 |
| Hatton High School | Record | Lawrence County | Town Creek, 35672Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 543 |
| Moulton Middle School | Record | Lawrence County | Moulton, 35650Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 509 |
| East Lawrence High School | Record | Lawrence County | Trinity, 35673Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 474 |
| Hatton Elementary School | Record | Lawrence County | Town Creek, 35672Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 439 |
| East Lawrence Middle School | Record | Lawrence County | Trinity, 35673Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 419 |
| Hazlewood Elementary School | Record | Lawrence County | Town Creek, 35672Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 192 |
| Speake | Record | Lawrence County | Danville, 35619Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 180 |
| Mount Hope | Record | Lawrence County | Mt Hope, 35651Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 122 |
| Lawrence County Developmental | Record | Lawrence County | Trinity, 35673Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Special Education | 17 |
| Lawrence County Career Technical Center | Record | Lawrence County | Moulton, 35650Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| The Judy Jester Learning Center | Record | Lawrence County | Moulton, 35650Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
East Lawrence Elementary School
Lawrence County
Trinity, 35673 / Rural: Fringe
Hatton Elementary School
Lawrence County
Town Creek, 35672 / Rural: Distant
Hazlewood Elementary School
Lawrence County
Town Creek, 35672 / Rural: Distant
Lawrence County Developmental
Lawrence County
Trinity, 35673 / Rural: Fringe
Lawrence County Career Technical Center
Lawrence County
Moulton, 35650 / Rural: Fringe
The Judy Jester Learning Center
Lawrence County
Moulton, 35650 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,006
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Lawrence County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lawrence County, Alabama?
Lawrence County operates 14 public schools serving 4,698 students through a single district. The landscape includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools located primarily in rural settings.
What are the major school districts in Lawrence County, Alabama?
The Lawrence County district manages all 4,698 students across its 14 schools. The county does not have any charter schools, ensuring a unified traditional public school experience for all families.
What is the school experience like in Lawrence County?
Most schools are rural (11) or in towns (3), with an average enrollment of 392 students. Moulton Elementary is the largest school with 644 students, while Lawrence County High follows with 613.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.