Lawrence County Schools & Education
Lawrence County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,906
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#76
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lawrence County
Measured School Summary
Lawrence County faces educational challenges with a school score of 30/100 and a graduation rate of 89.5%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,906 per pupil, Lawrence County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher 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 4 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
30/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #76 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
89.5%
3.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,906
$399 above the state average
School coverage
14
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. 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 4 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.
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.
Review-carefully county
Lawrence County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#76
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below 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.
North Lawrence Com Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,659 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Mitchell Community Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,499 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Elementary school only in this slice
243 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Springville Community Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
167 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
North Lawrence Com Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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, Indiana
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 Focused Network of Local Schools
Lawrence County provides education to 5,568 students through 14 public schools across four districts. The county features nine elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This compact system allows for a strong community connection to each local campus.
North Lawrence Schools and Charter Growth
North Lawrence Community Schools is the primary district, educating 3,659 students in eight schools. Mitchell Community Schools also serves a significant portion of the population with four schools. Notably, 14.3% of the county's schools are charters, providing local families with alternative public education paths.
Rural Roots with a Central Town Hub
Education is split between eight rural schools and six town-based schools, offering a classic Indiana learning environment. Schools are intimate, with an average size of 428 students per campus. Bedford-North Lawrence High School is the standout exception, acting as the county’s largest school with ,1303 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Lawrence County
Reported Enrollment
5,568
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
2
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Lawrence County
North Lawrence Com Schools
GuideMitchell Community Schools
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Springville Community Academy
14 Public Schools in Lawrence County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford-North Lawrence High School | Profile | North Lawrence Com Schools | Bedford, 47421Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,303 |
| Bedford Middle School | Record | North Lawrence Com Schools | Bedford, 47421Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 562 |
| Parkview Elementary School | Record | North Lawrence Com Schools | Bedford, 47421Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 513 |
| Shawswick Elementary School | Record | North Lawrence Com Schools | Bedford, 47421Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 480 |
| Mitchell High School | Record | Mitchell Community Schools | Mitchell, 47446Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 436 |
| Hatfield Elementary School | Record | Mitchell Community Schools | Mitchell, 47446Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 366 |
| Mitchell Jr High School | Record | Mitchell Community Schools | Mitchell, 47446Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 359 |
| Burris Elementary School | Record | Mitchell Community Schools | Mitchell, 47446Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 338 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Record | North Lawrence Com Schools | Bedford, 47421Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 322 |
| Lawrence County Independent Schools | Record | Lawrence County Independent Schools | Bedford, 47421Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 243 |
| Needmore Elementary School | Record | North Lawrence Com Schools | Bedford, 47421Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 242 |
| Oolitic School | Record | North Lawrence Com Schools | Oolitic, 47451Town: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 237 |
| Springville Community Academy | Record | Springville Community Academy | Springville, 47462Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 167 |
| North Lawrence Career Center | Record | North Lawrence Com Schools | Bedford, 47421Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
North Lawrence Com Schools
Bedford, 47421 / Rural: Fringe
Bedford Middle School
North Lawrence Com Schools
Bedford, 47421 / Town: Distant
Parkview Elementary School
North Lawrence Com Schools
Bedford, 47421 / Town: Distant
Shawswick Elementary School
North Lawrence Com Schools
Bedford, 47421 / Rural: Distant
Mitchell High School
Mitchell Community Schools
Mitchell, 47446 / Town: Distant
Hatfield Elementary School
Mitchell Community Schools
Mitchell, 47446 / Rural: Fringe
Mitchell Jr High School
Mitchell Community Schools
Mitchell, 47446 / Town: Distant
Burris Elementary School
Mitchell Community Schools
Mitchell, 47446 / Rural: Fringe
Lincoln Elementary School
North Lawrence Com Schools
Bedford, 47421 / Town: Distant
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Bedford, 47421 / Rural: Distant
Needmore Elementary School
North Lawrence Com Schools
Bedford, 47421 / Rural: Fringe
Springville Community Academy
Springville Community Academy
Springville, 47462 / Rural: Distant
North Lawrence Career Center
North Lawrence Com Schools
Bedford, 47421 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,906
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Lawrence County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lawrence County, Indiana?
Lawrence County provides education to 5,568 students through 14 public schools across four districts. The county features nine elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This compact system allows for a strong community connection to each local campus.
What are the major school districts in Lawrence County, Indiana?
North Lawrence Community Schools is the primary district, educating 3,659 students in eight schools. Mitchell Community Schools also serves a significant portion of the population with four schools. Notably, 14.3% of the county's schools are charters, providing local families with alternative public education paths.
What is the school experience like in Lawrence County?
Education is split between eight rural schools and six town-based schools, offering a classic Indiana learning environment. Schools are intimate, with an average size of 428 students per campus. Bedford-North Lawrence High School is the standout exception, acting as the county’s largest school with ,1303 students.
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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.