Lawrence County Schools & Education
Lawrence County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,016
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#77
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lawrence County
Measured School Summary
Lawrence County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,016 per pupil, Lawrence County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% 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
6 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #77 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,016
$122 above the state average
School coverage
6
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 6 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.
Small-system county
Lawrence County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#77
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Lawrence County
Elementary to high school visible
2,442 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lawrence County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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, Kentucky
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.
Streamlined Learning for Lawrence Families
Lawrence County operates a efficient system of six public schools that serve 2,442 students. The landscape is organized into four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This centralized structure ensures that students have a clear and consistent path from their early years through graduation.
A Single, Dedicated School District
The Lawrence County school district serves all 2,442 public school students in the area across its six facilities. There are no charter schools in the county, allowing for a concentrated focus on the success of the traditional public system. This unified approach simplifies the educational experience for local families.
Town-Centered Schools with Rural Roots
Most students attend one of the four schools located in town settings, though two rural schools remain vital to the community. Lawrence County High School is the largest in the county with 738 students, while the average school size is a manageable 407 students. This scale ensures that students are part of a recognizable community throughout their school years.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Lawrence County
Reported Enrollment
2,442
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lawrence County
Lawrence County
6 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County High School | Record | Lawrence County | Louisa, 41230Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 738 |
| Louisa East Elementary School | Record | Lawrence County | Louisa, 41230Town: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 491 |
| Louisa Middle School | Record | Lawrence County | Louisa, 41230Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 457 |
| Louisa West Elementary School | Record | Lawrence County | Louisa, 41230Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 354 |
| Fallsburg Elementary School | Record | Lawrence County | Louisa, 41230Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 240 |
| Blaine Elementary School | Record | Lawrence County | Blaine, 41124Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 162 |
Louisa East Elementary School
Lawrence County
Louisa, 41230 / Town: Distant
Louisa West Elementary School
Lawrence County
Louisa, 41230 / Town: Distant
Fallsburg Elementary School
Lawrence County
Louisa, 41230 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,016
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Lawrence County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lawrence County, Kentucky?
Lawrence County operates a efficient system of six public schools that serve 2,442 students. The landscape is organized into four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This centralized structure ensures that students have a clear and consistent path from their early years through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Lawrence County, Kentucky?
The Lawrence County school district serves all 2,442 public school students in the area across its six facilities. There are no charter schools in the county, allowing for a concentrated focus on the success of the traditional public system. This unified approach simplifies the educational experience for local families.
What is the school experience like in Lawrence County?
Most students attend one of the four schools located in town settings, though two rural schools remain vital to the community. Lawrence County High School is the largest in the county with 738 students, while the average school size is a manageable 407 students. This scale ensures that students are part of a recognizable community throughout their school years.
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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.