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 14 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Lawrence County Schools & Education

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

Lawrence County, Indiana

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

School 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

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.

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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.

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

Elementary 5Middle 1High 2Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Mitchell Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,499 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Lawrence County Independent Schools

Elementary school only in this slice

243 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

Springville Community Academy

Elementary school only in this slice

167 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

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?

Data Story

Lawrence County reports higher per-pupil spending than state average

Education data brief for Lawrence County, Indiana.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorPublished Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Lead metric:Per-pupil spending

Lawrence County spends $5,906 per pupil, a figure that is $399 higher than the Indiana state average of $5,507, though still well below the national average of $13,000. The county serves 5,568 students across 14 public schools, including two charter schools which make up 14.3% of the total school inventory. The largest district is North Lawrence Com Schools, with eight schools and 3,659 students, followed by Mitchell Community Schools. Bedford-North Lawrence High School is the county's largest school, enrolling 1,303 students. Performance data shows a graduation rate of 89.5%, which exceeds the national average of 87.0% but is lower than the state average of 92.6%. The county’s composite school score of 29.6 is lower than both the state average of 39.2 and the national median of 50.0. Most schools are located in rural or town locales. Visit the NCES website for detailed school directory information.

Sources

NCES Common Core of Data
U.S. Census Bureau ACS

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lawrence County

Reported Enrollment

5,568

14 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

14% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9

Middle2

High3

Other0

4 School Districts in Lawrence County

North Lawrence Com Schools

Mitchell Community Schools

4 schools

1,499 students

Lawrence County Independent Schools

1 school

243 students

Springville Community Academy

1 school

167 students

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 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
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

Profile9–12High1,303 students

Bedford Middle School

North Lawrence Com Schools

Bedford, 47421 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle562 students

Parkview Elementary School

North Lawrence Com Schools

Bedford, 47421 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary513 students

Shawswick Elementary School

North Lawrence Com Schools

Bedford, 47421 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary480 students

Mitchell High School

Mitchell Community Schools

Mitchell, 47446 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High436 students

Hatfield Elementary School

Mitchell Community Schools

Mitchell, 47446 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary366 students

Mitchell Jr High School

Mitchell Community Schools

Mitchell, 47446 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle359 students

Burris Elementary School

Mitchell Community Schools

Mitchell, 47446 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary338 students

Lincoln Elementary School

North Lawrence Com Schools

Bedford, 47421 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary322 students

Lawrence County Independent Schools

Bedford, 47421 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–8Charter243 students

Needmore Elementary School

North Lawrence Com Schools

Bedford, 47421 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary242 students

Oolitic School

North Lawrence Com Schools

Oolitic, 47451 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–8Primary237 students

Springville Community Academy

Springville, 47462 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–8Charter167 students

North Lawrence Career Center

North Lawrence Com Schools

Bedford, 47421 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,906

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?

Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana 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 Indiana?

Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). 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 30/100, which is a lower 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 89.5%, 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 $5,906 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 Jul 7, 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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