Can I use Lawrence County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Lawrence County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Lawrence County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Lawrence County?

Start with the 9 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Lawrence County Schools & Education

Name: Lawrence County, Arkansas Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Lawrence County, Arkansas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,432

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#30

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lawrence County

Measured School Summary

Lawrence County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.2%.

Funding Context

At $5,432 per pupil, Lawrence County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 8% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% 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

9 public schools and 5 districts 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

41/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #30 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

93.2%

2.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,432

$728 below the state average

School coverage

5 districts 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 9 public schools across 5 districts, 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.

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Parent decision brief

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.

Mixed school landscape

Lawrence County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#30

of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

1,042 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

HOXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

868 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

SLOAN-HENDRIX SCHOOL DIST.

Elementary and high visible

805 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

HILLCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

434 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

HILLCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lawrence County district systems?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

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, Arkansas

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.

A Broad Educational Footprint

Lawrence County supports 3,212 students across 9 public schools, including 5 elementary centers and 4 high schools. These campuses are spread across five different school districts, reflecting a highly localized approach to education.

Hoxie and Walnut Ridge Districts

The Lawrence County School District leads the area with 1,042 students, while the Hoxie School District serves 868 students. Additionally, one charter school operates in the county, representing 11.1% of the total public school options.

A Mix of Town and Rural Campuses

Education takes place in a mix of 5 rural and 4 town settings, with an average school size of 357 students. Walnut Ridge Elementary is the largest campus with 580 students, providing a vibrant hub for the county's younger learners.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lawrence County

Reported Enrollment

3,212

9 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5

Middle0

High4

Other0

5 School Districts in Lawrence County

LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

1,042 students

HOXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

868 students

SLOAN-HENDRIX SCHOOL DIST.

2 schools

805 students

HILLCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

434 students

IMBODEN CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 school

63 students

9 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 data

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Public schools in Lawrence County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	WALNUT RIDGE, 72476Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	580
HOXIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	HOXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT	HOXIE, 72433Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	502
WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	WALNUT RIDGE, 72476Town: Distant	7–12	High	462
SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEM. SCHOOL	Record	SLOAN-HENDRIX SCHOOL DIST.	IMBODEN, 72434Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	440
HOXIE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	HOXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT	HOXIE, 72433Town: Distant	7–12	High	366
SLOAN-HENDRIX HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SLOAN-HENDRIX SCHOOL DIST.	IMBODEN, 72434Rural: Remote	7–12	High	365
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	HILLCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT	LYNN, 72440Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	253
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL	Record	HILLCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT	STRAWBERRY, 72469Rural: Remote	7–12	High	181
IMBODEN AREA CHARTER SCHOOL	Record	IMBODEN CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT	IMBODEN, 72434Rural: Remote	KG–8	Charter	63

WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WALNUT RIDGE, 72476 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary580 students

HOXIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT

HOXIE, 72433 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary502 students

WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WALNUT RIDGE, 72476 / Town: Distant

Record7–12High462 students

SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEM. SCHOOL

SLOAN-HENDRIX SCHOOL DIST.

IMBODEN, 72434 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary440 students

HOXIE HIGH SCHOOL

HOXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT

HOXIE, 72433 / Town: Distant

Record7–12High366 students

SLOAN-HENDRIX HIGH SCHOOL

SLOAN-HENDRIX SCHOOL DIST.

IMBODEN, 72434 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High365 students

HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HILLCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT

LYNN, 72440 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary253 students

HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL

HILLCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT

STRAWBERRY, 72469 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High181 students

IMBODEN AREA CHARTER SCHOOL

IMBODEN CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT

IMBODEN, 72434 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Charter63 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,432

State avg $6,160

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Arkansas counties have the highest graduation rates?

Newton County (96.3%), Cleveland County (96.1%), and Conway County (95.8%) currently lead Arkansas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Arkansas?

Across Arkansas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,160. The highest current county values are Dallas County ($9,545), Stone County ($7,285), and Woodruff County ($7,079). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Lawrence County?

Lawrence County has a school score of 41/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Lawrence County?

The high school graduation rate in Lawrence County is 93.2%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Lawrence County spend per student?

Lawrence County spends $5,432 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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