Lawrence County Schools & Education
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,416
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#14
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lawrence County
Measured School Summary
Lawrence County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 83/100 and a graduation rate of 93.1%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Lawrence County spends $10,416 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% 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
25 public schools and 9 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
83/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #14 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
93.1%
2.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,416
$80 above the state average
School coverage
25
9 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lawrence County has 25 public schools across 9 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.
Higher-signal county
Lawrence County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#14
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
New Castle Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,966 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Ellwood City Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,531 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Mohawk Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,457 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Neshannock Township SD
Elementary and high visible
1,200 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Ellwood City Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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?
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, Pennsylvania
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.
Small Districts with Big Academic Results
Lawrence County features 25 public schools organized into nine distinct school districts. These schools serve 11,203 students through a balanced mix of 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 9 high schools. The county maintains a traditional educational model with no charter schools currently in operation.
Town-Focused Schools with Intimate Classrooms
The county’s schools are largely located in towns (17) and rural areas (8), creating a close-knit feel. The average school size is 448 students, which is smaller than many neighboring counties. Schools like the Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (775 students) provide specialized attention from the very beginning.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Lawrence County
Reported Enrollment
11,203
25 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Lawrence County
New Castle Area SD
Ellwood City Area SD
Mohawk Area SD
Neshannock Township SD
Shenango Area SD
Laurel SD
Wilmington Area SD
Union Area SD
Lawrence County CTC
25 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 20 of 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center | Record | New Castle Area SD | New Castle, 16101Town: Fringe | KG–2 | Primary | 775 |
| New Castle SHS | Record | New Castle Area SD | New Castle, 16101Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 771 |
| Washington Intrmd Sch | Record | New Castle Area SD | New Castle, 16105Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 714 |
| New Castle JHS | Record | New Castle Area SD | New Castle, 16101Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 706 |
| Lincoln JSHS | Record | Ellwood City Area SD | Ellwood City, 16117Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 672 |
| Mohawk El Sch | Record | Mohawk Area SD | New Castle, 16102Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 670 |
| Neshannock Memorial El Sch | Record | Neshannock Township SD | New Castle, 16105Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 663 |
| Neshannock JSHS | Record | Neshannock Township SD | New Castle, 16105Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 537 |
| Shenango El Sch | Record | Shenango Area SD | New Castle, 16101Town: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 528 |
| Laurel El Sch | Record | Laurel SD | New Castle, 16101Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 496 |
| Shenango HS | Record | Shenango Area SD | New Castle, 16101Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 468 |
| Mohawk SHS | Record | Mohawk Area SD | New Castle, 16102Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 441 |
| Lawrence County CTC | Record | Lawrence County CTC | New Castle, 16101Town: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 378 |
| North Side Primary School | Record | Ellwood City Area SD | Ellwood City, 16117Town: Fringe | KG–2 | Primary | 364 |
| Wilmington Area El Sch | Record | Wilmington Area SD | New Wilmington, 16142Town: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 350 |
| Mohawk JHS | Record | Mohawk Area SD | New Castle, 16102Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 346 |
| Union Memorial El Sch | Record | Union Area SD | New Castle, 16101Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 338 |
| Laurel HS | Record | Laurel SD | New Castle, 16101Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 328 |
| Wilmington Area MS | Record | Wilmington Area SD | New Wilmington, 16142Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 323 |
| Wilmington Area HS | Record | Wilmington Area SD | New Wilmington, 16142Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 310 |
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
New Castle Area SD
New Castle, 16101 / Town: Fringe
Neshannock Memorial El Sch
Neshannock Township SD
New Castle, 16105 / Rural: Fringe
Lawrence County CTC
Lawrence County CTC
New Castle, 16101 / Town: Fringe
North Side Primary School
Ellwood City Area SD
Ellwood City, 16117 / Town: Fringe
Wilmington Area El Sch
Wilmington Area SD
New Wilmington, 16142 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,416
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania?
Lawrence County features 25 public schools organized into nine distinct school districts. These schools serve 11,203 students through a balanced mix of 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 9 high schools. The county maintains a traditional educational model with no charter schools currently in operation.
What is the school experience like in Lawrence County?
The county’s schools are largely located in towns (17) and rural areas (8), creating a close-knit feel. The average school size is 448 students, which is smaller than many neighboring counties. Schools like the Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (775 students) provide specialized attention from the very beginning.
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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.